HKM Wins at Trial. HKM served as co-counsel representing defendants Delta Inn, Inc. and Hung G. Kim in a multi-million claim regarding the ownership of Delta Inn. Click here to read more.

Congratulations to Partners Donald W. Heyrich and Dan Kalish who were recognized by Washington Law and Politics once again. Donald W. Heyrich was named a SuperLawyer by the magazine, and Dan Kalish was named a Rising Star. Click here to read more.

HKM Wins Jury Verdict For Former Employee. HKM represented plaintiff Wendy Dorn in two-week jury trial regarding overtime wages. Click here to read more.

HKM Obtains Class Certification in Overtime Claim. On September 13, 2011, the Federal District Court in Oregon certified a class of Sleep Country sales associates in an overtime claim against the company. Click here to read more.

HKM Writes Employment Discrimination Section of the Washington State Practice Manual. Click here to read more.

HKM Prevails in Non-Compete Case. HKM represented Robert Heffner, current CEO of Falck North America, in non-compete lawsuit filed by Rural Metro Corp. Click here to read more.

HKM Defends Employee In Non-Compete Case. When an ex-employee of insynQ, Inc. was sued by the company for alleged violations of her non-compete agreement, she hired HKM. Click here to read more.

HKM Wards Off Vulcan Inc.'s Motion to Dismiss. HKM is representing a former employee who is suing Vulcan Inc. for discriminatory and harassing treatment, retaliation, and character defamation (among other things). Click here to read more.

HKM Files Wage Claim Lawsuit. Representing a former employee of Moxy, Inc. HKM filed a lawsuit against the company for wages and payments owed to the employee. Click here to read more.

HKM Takes Aim at Unsolicited Text Messages. Representing multiple consumers, HKM has filed class-action lawsuits against corporate entities charged with sending a barrage of unsolicited text messages (SMS). Click here to read more.

Portland Employment Discrimination

Discrimination in Hiring in Oregon

There are certain laws which govern the factors which may or may not be considered when considering hiring someone. Unfortunately, these laws are sometimes violated, leaving the job applicant open to the humiliation of discrimination as well as the loss of a potential employment and income opportunity. It can also happen that a disgruntled job applicant will claim to have been discriminated against when in fact no wrongdoing occurred as part of the decision of whether or not to hire them. If you have been discriminated against or you or your firm has been accused of discrimination, contact a Portland employment lawyer right away. Having a legal professional fighting on your side can make all the difference to the outcome of your case.

An employment lawyer can help you if you have been the victim of, or have been accused of, any of the following whilst involved in the hiring process:

Employment Law Attorney in Portland, OR

The legal team at HKM Employment Attorneys is intimately familiar with the laws which are designed to protect you. These include such acts as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the relevant state laws. Focusing on employment law gives us a firm grasp of the subject with which we can identify solutions to the issues you are facing. Whether your case is resolved out of court or we go to trial to defend your rights, we are dedicated to pursuing a successful conclusion on your behalf.

If you believe you have been a victim of employment discrimination, or you have been accused of such discrimination, contact a Portland employment law attorney right away.