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OP-ED: What Oregon employers should know about new Washington law
Oregon and Washington employers should consider reviewing their policies and agreements because portions of the law apply to all Washington residents, regardless of where employees work.
OP-ED: Take note of Oregon employment laws that take effect next year
Employers should review their hiring practices and policies, in consideration of new laws that will soon take effect.
OP-ED: New federal rules aim to provide clarification for employers
The U.S. Department of Labor recently took action to more clearly define a joint employer under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
OP-ED: DOL reverts to ‘opinionated’ ways — maybe a good thing
As states like Oregon codify more robust and expansive employee protections, the federal government has been helping employers clarify and navigate murky federal statutes. The United States Department of Labor […]
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
