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Oregon Legislative Mini-Session Ends with More Changes for Employers
The Oregon Legislature’s mini-session ended on March 6, 2026, and produced more changes, regulatory requirements, and taxes for Oregon’s employers. While timing of voting on the gas tax referendum for funding of the State’s Department of Transportati...
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HIPAA Does Not Excuse Compliance with Legitimate Employer Medical Documentation Rule
The Oregon Court of Appeals recently issued an opinion in Trumper v. Women’s Healthcare Associates, LLC confirming that the privacy protections afforded by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) do not excuse or supersede com...
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The Oregon Court of Appeals Clarifies Consequences for Shortened Meal Periods
The Oregon Court of Appeals issued an opinion in Athena v. Pelican Brewing Co., et al. on November 26, 2025, confirming that when hourly employees do not receive a full 30‑minute, duty‑free meal period, the missed time is treated as regular, unpaid w...
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Not a Very Exclusive Remedy: Public Bodies Now Subject to Expanding Liability as Court Decision Erodes Immunity Related to Workers’ Compensation
In a notable shift with significant potential future liability for public entities, the Oregon Supreme Court found that an injured worker whose injury is covered by his private employer’s workers’ compensation insurance may still sustain a claim agai...
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BOLI Publishes Template Notice to Satisfy Wage Statement Disclosure Requirements Coming January 1, 2026
As many of you know, effective January 1, 2026, Oregon law will require employers to provide employees in Oregon with specific information about the earnings and deductions that will be reflected on their paystubs/wage statements at the time of hire....
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Oregon Minimum Wage Changes: What Employers Need to Know
Oregon’s automatic minimum wage for non-exempt employees is set to increase on July 1, 2025. This minimum wage increase is calculated by the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries’ (BOLI) Labor Commissioner. In April, the Labor Commissioner determined...
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