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Federal Legal Developments: Summer 2026 Update
While much of the first half of the year was focused on busy state legislative sessions, the federal courts and federal agencies continued working. We have rounded up this year’s most important cases and executive branch actions to date, as we head i...
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Oregon and Washington Wage-and-Hour Compliance: Common Pitfalls and How to Prevent Them
Jul 15, 2026
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As discussed in our companion article, “California’s Wage-and-Hour Playbook Has Arrived in the Pacific Northwest,” filings against Washington and Oregon employers are increasing, and California-style class-action litigation is becoming the new norm i...
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California’s Wage-and-Hour Litigation Playbook Has Arrived in the Pacific Northwest
Jul 09, 2026
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For years, wage-and-hour class actions were something Washington and Oregon employers watched happen to their California counterparts from a comfortable distance. That distance has closed. Filings against Pacific Northwest employers are climbing, and...
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Washington Employment Law Update: Mid-Year 2026 Legislative and Case Law Developments
It has already been an active year for Washington employers, and we are only halfway through. While the Washington Legislature added new laws impacting employers, the courts were also busy in some notable areas. Use the guide below to jump to the top...
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Form 5500 Filing Season: What Plan Sponsors Need to Know Before They Sign
July 31 is approaching – and for most calendar year plans, that is the un-extended deadline to file IRS Form 5500. Now is the time for plan sponsors to be actively reviewing draft filings with their professional advisors.
The Form 5500 is an annual f...
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City of Portland Expands Anti-Discrimination Protections to Family and Relationship Structure
Apr 23, 2026
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Effective April 10, 2026, it is now unlawful under the City of Portland’s civil rights code to discriminate in employment, housing, or places of public accommodation based on the “family or relationship structure.” The City of Portland joins a small...
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