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Expansion of prevailing wage to off-site ‘bespoke’ fabrication | Opinion
Starting July 1, 2026, contractors that work on public works projects in Oregon will now be required to pay prevailing wage for certain off-site bespoke work.
An Oregon OSHA effect to be aware of if state bill becomes law | OP-ED
Senate Bill 592, if passed by the House and signed by the governor, would significantly increase the penalty amounts that Oregon OSHA could impose on an employer for workplace safety violations.
OP-ED: How employers can potentially avoid and handle OSHA citations
For employers with robust safety and health programs, the unpreventable employee misconduct defense can be an extremely useful tool if an employee goes rogue and is caught by an OSHA inspector.
OP-ED: Creating an effective (and legal) safety incentive program
Rules for safety incentive programs have changed in recent years and employers should take note when they evaluate what they have in place.
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
