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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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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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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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