Will owners and contractors have to pay twice for labor? Are you ready for SB 426?
Join us for a free webinar hosted by Miller Nash LLP that breaks down Oregon’s newly passed Senate Bill 426 and how it could significantly reshape exposure for labor costs on construction projects when it comes to unpaid subcontractor wages.
Why This Matters:
Starting January 1, 2026, owners and general contractors on large, open-shop construction projects in Oregon will be jointly and severally liable for unpaid wages and benefits owed to any unrepresented subcontractor employee—no matter how far down the chain. That means:
- You could pay twice for labor—even if you’ve already paid the subcontractor.
- You cannot contract around this liability or shift it to others.
- You’ll need to rethink how you vet, manage, and monitor subcontractors.
What You’ll Learn:
- How payments to construction workers changes under SB 426 and how it impacts your current and future projects
- Which projects and workers are affected—and who is excluded
- Steps you can take now to minimize risk for multiple payments
- How to document and verify subcontractor wage payments effectively
- Best practices for updating contracts and mitigating exposure
- How this law affects the use of independent contractors
This is a critical update for:
- Owners of commercial construction projects in Oregon
- General contractors and construction managers
- In-house counsel, CFOs, and compliance officers
Don’t wait until January 2026 to respond—learn how to prepare now and protect your projects and teams from costly liability.
Who Should Attend?
The complimentary webinar is for contractors and subcontractors, owners and developers, design professionals, and related industry firms. Please share this invitation with your colleagues and encourage them to register.
Speakers
Gary Christensen has more than 35 years of experience representing all segments of the design and construction industry in the Northwest. Since joining the firm in 1988, Gary has focused his practice on commercial construction litigation, negotiation of design and construction contracts, insurance recovery, public contracting, and strategic options for construction projects.
For more than 15 years, Jacob Zahniser has represented owners, contractors, subcontractors, material suppliers and design professionals in connection with public and private projects involving schools, infrastructure, industrial, commercial, and residential projects. Jacob’s practice focuses on two areas: construction law and litigation and commercial landlord/tenant disputes. Jacob advises clients on any number of issues that arise during a construction project, from drafting the construction contract, through project close-out, payment, and defect claims.
Date / Time
Wednesday, August 20, 2025
8:30-9:30 a.m. PT
