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 Work Harassment Attorney

Information About Work Harassment

Harassment in the workplace can take many forms, and come about in a variety of circumstances. It is experienced by employees due to their gender, race, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, and age, and can involve everything from inappropriate comments to physical assault. If you have been victimized by harassment of any kind while in the workplace, it is vital that you seek the help of a Portland employment law attorney as soon as you are able. You may be entitled to compensation for any damages sustained, such as mental and emotional pain and suffering, and an experienced attorney can fight for that compensation on your behalf.

HKM Employment Attorneys provides legal help to those throughout the Portland area who have suffered discrimination and harassment in the workplace. We approach each case with diligence and focused attention, anticipating the arguments of the opposing counsel in an effort to devise strategies that maximize the client's chances for success. A trusted attorney from our firm is available to provide you with representation in your case that will greatly increase the likelihood of a resolution that serves your best interests.

Examples of Work Harassment in Oregon

Examples of harassing behavior in the workplace include unwanted physical touching of any kind, insulting or degrading comments or jokes, excessive yelling, undeserved reprimands (written or verbal), swearing, less desirable job assignments on a regular basis, and other offensive conduct that is a product of some form of prejudice or bias. One of the most common forms of harassment experienced in the workplace is sexual harassment, which is wholly actionable under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

It is recommended that you contact a Portland work harassment lawyer if you are experiencing harassment in the workplace and intend on taking legal action against those responsible.