5/9/2024
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule which will increase the FLSA’s annual salary-level basis threshold for white-collar exemptions to overtime requirements. READ MORE
4/25/2024
On April 23rd the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule that effectively bans employers’ use of all non-compete agreements (with very limited exceptions). READ MORE
3/5/2024
As we settle into 2024, now is a good time to take note of some recent changes to Oregon and Washington employment laws. As usual, there are a number of updates that will require revising handbooks and policies. READ MORE
3/28/2023
Important reminders for all Oregon employers who are participating in the State of Oregon Paid Family Medical Leave program (Paid Leave Oregon). READ MORE
3/23/2023
Oregon legislators introduced a bill this session that would amend the Oregon Equal Pay Act to exempt certain bonuses (such as signing and retention bonuses) from equal pay calculations. READ MORE
12/8/2022
Oregon’s Paid Family Medical Leave Model Notice-Poster is now available for employers to download and post for employees. READ MORE
11/29/2022
Effective January 1, 2023, employers with 15 or more employees must disclose in each job posting the wage or salary range for the position, and a general description of all of the benefits and compensation to be offered to the hired applicant. READ MORE
10/27/2022
The Oregon Employment Department and Washington Employment Security Department issued a joint letter to guide employers on how to make the right contributions for PFML when more than one state is involved. READ MORE
3/3/2022
Recently, Congress passed a bill targeted at ending mandatory arbitration for sexual assault or sexual harassment claims. READ MORE
1/27/2022
As we start 2022 (and, unfortunately, slog into our third year of the COVID-19 pandemic), employers will want to take note of several recent significant changes to Oregon and Washington employment laws. READ MORE