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Governor Signs Sweeping Changes to Untangle Oregon’s Jumbled Leave Laws: Key Takeaways and a 5-Step Action Plan for Employers

Governor Kotek signed a bill into law today harmonizing Oregon’s overlapping and confusing set of leave laws. The new framework distinguishes different types of leave events under the state’s various laws and stops those...more

4 Trends for Cannabis Industry Employers to Track in 2023

The cannabis industry is growing at a rapid pace given the proliferation of states legalizing medical and recreational use. Indeed, most states already have a comprehensive medical cannabis program, and many are rolling out...more

Oregon Supreme Court Decision Reinforces Importance Of Reacting Quickly To Wage Claim Demands

In a New Year’s Eve decision, the Oregon Supreme Court stripped employer-defendants of a powerful litigation tool in wage claim litigation. In a 5-2 decision, the Supreme Court held that an offer of judgment made pursuant to...more

Oregon Court Of Appeals Decides There’s No Such Thing As A Free Lunch

The Oregon Court of Appeals just held that employers may be held liable not only for failing to allow employees to take meal breaks, but also for failing to ensure that employees take meal breaks to which they are entitled....more

Oregon Passes Nation’s Most Generous Paid Family Leave Law

While many Oregonians were enjoying a leisurely holiday break last week, Oregon lawmakers were busy enacting the nation’s most generous paid leave program. Governor Kate Brown signed a law into effect on July 1 that will...more

A Deeper Dive Into Oregon’s Landmark Pay Equity Law

Six months ago, the Oregon legislature passed the most sweeping statewide equal pay law in the nation. It was a confusing move for some. After all, Oregon has had an equal pay law on the books since the early 1980s, while the...more

Supreme Court Blocks Plaintiffs From Taking Shortcuts In Class Action Cases

The Supreme Court unanimously held today that plaintiffs cannot immediately appeal a federal court’s denial of class certification when the named plaintiffs voluntarily dismiss their claims following the denial of class...more

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