Services & Industries
Education
J.D., magna cum laude, Willamette University College of Law, 2018
B.A., magna cum laude, Whitworth University, 2014
Bar & Court Admissions
Oregon State Bar
U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
Olivia is an attorney in Tonkon Torp’s Labor & Employment Practice Group. She works with clients to solve complex employment matters and has particular experience working with insurers on Oregon workers’ compensation issues. Prior to joining Tonkon Torp, Olivia was a litigation associate for Reinisch, Wilson, and Weier.
Olivia received her B.A. from Whitworth University, and a J.D. from Willamette University College of Law. While a law student, she worked as an extern for Northwest Justice Project and for Judge Tookey on the Oregon Court of Appeals. She also participated in Willamette’s Public Interest Law Project and Human Rights and Immigration Clinic. After law school, Olivia served as a judicial clerk for Justice Flynn on the Oregon Supreme Court.
Outside of the office, Olivia has a passion for food, international travel, trying out new recipes, and reading up on far-flung destinations.
Community Involvement & Activities
Owen M. Panner Inn of Court
Member
Oregon State Bar Workers’ Compensation Section
Member
Professional Memberships
Multnomah Bar Association
Oregon Women Lawyers
Recent News
Blerina Kotori and Olivia Hariharan Godt Speak at BOLI Annual Employment Law Conference
Tonkon Torp attorneys Blerina Kotori and Olivia Hariharan Godt presented a November 9 session at BOLI’s Annual Employment Law Conference. The two provided a timely look at applicable laws and legal considerations when tracking employee productivity and availability, as well as moonlighting, in the current remote work environment.
Tonkon Torp Welcomes Attorney Olivia Godt
Tonkon Torp LLP welcomes associate Olivia Godt to its Labor & Employment Practice Group.
Recent Publications
NLRB General Counsel Takes Aim at Electronic Employee Monitoring and Management
By Olivia Hariharan Godt and Kristin Bremer Moore – The NLRB’s lead attorney recently issued a memorandum about employee monitoring and algorithmic management. In it, the General Counsel vows to “vigorously” enforce existing law to protect worker’s Section 7 rights in the face of heightened electronic monitoring and management.
New EEOC Workplace Poster – Update Your Posting Now
By Olivia Hariharan Godt – The EEOC has released an updated poster that employers should post as soon as possible. It can be found here: “Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal” Poster.
U.S. Supreme Court Delivers a Win for California Employers
By Olivia Hariharan Godt – Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down its much-anticipated decision in Viking River Cruises v. Moriana. The nation’s highest court switched course from California precedent to hold that Viking Cruises could compel its former employee, Moriana, to arbitrate her individual Private Attorney General Act (PAGA) claims. In addition, the Court decided that she did not have standing to assert a PAGA action in court.
Wildfire Smoke Safety Rules Enacted for Washington Workplaces
By Olivia Hariharan Godt – In response to hotter summers and increased wildfires, both Oregon and Washington have recently passed legislation aimed at keeping workers safe in these conditions. Oregon’s OSHA adopted its rules in May of 2022 and Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries adopted its rules in June of 2022. In this article, you will find details about Washington’s Wildfire Smoke Rules, which became effective on June 15, 2022.
Extreme Heat Safety Rules Enacted for Washington Workplaces
By Olivia Hariharan Godt – In response to hotter summers and increased wildfires, both Oregon and Washington have recently passed legislation aimed at keeping workers safe in these conditions. Oregon’s OSHA adopted its rules in May of 2022 and Washington’s Department of Labor and Industries adopted its rules in June of 2022.
In this article, you will find details about Washington’s Heat Safety Rules, which became effective on June 15, 2022.
Publications & Presentations
“NLRB General Counsel Takes Aim at Electronic Employee Monitoring and Management,” Tonkon Torp Legal Update, November 2022
“Employee Surveillance and Moonlighting Issues in a Remote Work World,” Oregon BOLI Annual Employment Conference, November 2022
“New EEOC Workplace Poster – Update Your Posting Now,” Tonkon Torp Legal Update, November 2022
“U.S. Supreme Court Delivers a Win for California Employers,” Tonkon Torp Legal Alert, June 2022
“Wildfire Smoke Safety Rules Enacted for Washington Workplaces,” Tonkon Torp Legal Alert, June 2022
“Extreme Heat Safety Rules Enacted for Washington Workplaces,” Tonkon Torp Legal Alert, June 2022
“Wildfire Smoke Safety Rules Enacted for Oregon Workplaces,” Tonkon Torp Legal Alert, June 2022
“Extreme Heat Safety Rules Enacted for Oregon Workplaces,” Tonkon Torp Legal Alert, June 2022
“Further Oregon Restrictions on Settlement of Discrimination and Harassment Claims Are Coming,” Tonkon Torp Legal Alert, March 2022