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 Age Discrimination Attorney

Age Discrimination in Oregon Workplaces

Older employees in the workplace frequently bring increased leadership qualities and experience to their job than younger employees. Unfortunately, many employers view older workers as a liability, believing that they experience more health problems, require more time off work, and are slower in learning new technologies or job techniques. In the event that an employer makes a decision regarding hiring, terminating, or promotion based on one of the above concerns, it can be considered that they are engaging in age discrimination.

Age discrimination was deemed illegal in 1967, by way of a piece of legislation known as the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (or ADEA). The ADEA states that age is not allowed to be taken into account for decisions regarding the following:

Hiring
Firing or "wrongful termination"
Compensation or benefits
Privileges for employees
Employment terms
Promotions or demotions

If you believe you are the victim of age discrimination, it is in your best interest to contact a Portland employment law attorney as soon as possible. With an attorney's help, you may be able to receive compensation for the hardship you have been made to endure.

Age Discrimination Lawyer in Portland, Oregon

HKM Employment Attorneys possesses considerable knowledge in the area of employment law, having represented businesses, government agencies, employers and employees in all manner of employment matters. We are dedicated to upholding the rights of the employee in the workplace, and that includes taking action on behalf of those who have been discriminated against due to their age. If you have been the target of age discrimination, an attorney at our firm is available to seek a fair and beneficial resolution to your case.

Contact a Portland age discrimination lawyer for experienced legal representation if you have been subjected to age discrimination in the workplace.