On June 9, 2025, Governor Tina Kotek signed SB 426 into law. The bill, set to become effective on January 1, 2026, follows the Oregon Legislature’s ongoing attempts to pass a “wage theft” bill imposing strict liability on...more
6/20/2025
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Subcontractors ,
Wage Theft
In Oregon, unpaid workers can sue their employers directly or file administrative complaints with the U.S. Department of Labor or its state counterpart, the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI). Workers often file...more
5/23/2025
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Construction Contracts ,
Construction Industry ,
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Government Agencies ,
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State Labor Laws ,
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Subcontractors ,
Wage and Hour ,
Wage Theft
Preparation of competitive bids and proposals for Oregon procurements can take significant time and resources. Oregon government contracting entities such as state agencies, municipalities and school districts as well as...more