Oregon employees have rights guaranteed in both federal and state law. However, they often aren’t aware what those rights are. These rights can include not being discriminated against for a member of a protected class, the right to form (or not form) a labor organization, the right to talk about things like wages or conditions of employment with other employees, or a myriad of other rights. These rights are enforced by numerous agencies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), and the Department of Labor (DOL). If you’re concerned, visit the websites linked below. They may be able to help you determine what if anything can be done. By knowing your rights, and who enforces those rights, you can ensure your workplace benefits everyone.
Web links to applicable agencies.
https://www.eeoc.gov/
https://www.nlrb.gov/
https://www.dol.gov/