Becky A. Zuschlag

Attorney

P: 503-276-2151
F: 503-274-1212

601 SW 2nd Avenue, Suite 2300
Portland, OR 97204

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Assistant:
Joanna Aufmuth
(503) 276-2113
jaufmuth@barran.com

Practice Areas

Admitted to Practice

  • Oregon

Academics

  • Willamette University College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2023): Labor and Employment Law Association, Member (2020-2023);  Business Law Society, Member (2020-2023); Research Assistant (2021-2023); Chapter of the Women’s Law Caucus, Member (2021-2023)

  • Pacific University (B.A., magna cum laude, 2011): Psi Chi, Member (2010-2011)

Becky Zuschlag is a member of Barran Liebman’s employment, labor relations, and benefits practices.  With over six years of human resources experience prior to pursuing her legal studies, Becky is well-versed in the legal considerations faced by today’s employers and is able to leverage her first-hand knowledge to support her clients.  Specifically, Becky has experience managing complex employee relations issues, implementing and administering employee benefit plans, administering leave, providing coaching and performance management support to employees and leadership, investigating employee complaints, and managing requests for accommodation.  Becky’s experience as an HR professional enables her to empathize with the realities of day-to-day HR management and business operations.

Becky received her J.D., cum laude, from Willamette University College of Law, where she served as a member of Willamette’s Labor and Employment Law Section, Business Law Society, Women’s Law Caucus, and as a peer mentor for other law students.  Becky received her B.A., magna cum laude, in Psychology from Pacific University, during which time she was a member of Psi Chi, an international honor society in psychology.

Representative Matters

  • Counsel for Local Non-Profit: Represented local non-profit organization against claims alleging OFLA and Oregon sick leave interference, disability discrimination and retaliation, disability discrimination by association, whistleblower retaliation, and wrongful discharge; negotiated favorable settlement.

  • Counsel for Private Employer: Represented local construction and home improvement store against BOLI and EEOC charges; negotiated favorable settlement.

  • Advised large multi-state construction company on compliance with applicable law and recent Executive Orders relating to diversity, equity and inclusion.

  • Counsel for Bank: Defended local bank against and obtained dismissal of BOLI charge alleging disability discrimination and constructive discharge.

  • Defended large local assisted living employer against EEOC charge alleging disability discrimination; negotiated favorable settlement.

  • Counsel for Local Non-Profit: Represented local non-profit organization against claims alleging safety complaint retaliation, whistleblower retaliation, disability discrimination by association, and retaliation for opposing unlawful practices; negotiated favorable settlement.

  • Counsel for Local Non-Profit: Represented local non-profit organization against EEOC charge alleging disability discrimination and constructive discharge; negotiated favorable settlement.

  • Advised local early childhood education employer on employment-related questions regarding coaching employees on improving performance, responding to parent requests for information, and revising policies and procedures for compliance with current rules and regulations for certified childcare centers.

  • Counsel for Local Non-Profit: Obtained dismissal of BOLI charge alleging whistleblower retaliation and constructive discharge.

  • Prepared trial defense for local maritime organization against a wrongful termination, age discrimination, and whistleblower lawsuit in state court.

  • Drafted employee handbooks for dozens of employers with employees locally as well as nationally, ensuring strict compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws.

  • Defended a housing industry employer against complaints filed with the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries.

  • Performed legal research and drafted a position statement on behalf of a local employer before the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries.

  • Composed separation, severance, and settlement agreements for employers seeking to terminate their employment relationships with employees at various levels of the respective organizations.

  • Executed multiple workplace investigations involving hostile work environment complaints.

  • Counseled employers in various industries on leave administration-related matters.

  • Responded to union election petition and prepared employer for the subsequent election.

  • Conducted legal research regarding evidentiary standards for civil trial in state and federal court.

Professional Experience & Affiliations

  • Willamette University College of Law: Research Assistant (2021-2022)

  • ZoomCare: HR Business Partner (2017-2020); People Team Coordinator (2016-2017); Lead Operations Specialist, People Support (2015-2016); Clinic Associate (2012-2015)

  • Alpine Fiber Alpacas: Farm Manager (2001-2012)

Representative Publications