1/6/2025
Late on December 26, 2024, the merits panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (Fifth Circuit) reinstated the nationwide preliminary injunction blocking the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) from enforcing the CTA. READ MORE
12/26/2024
On December 23, 2024, the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order that stayed the nationwide preliminary injunction on CTA enforcement. READ MORE
12/5/2024
The holidays may have come early for millions of businesses throughout the United States. Back in December 2023, we reported on the requirements under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). READ MORE
5/9/2024
On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule which will increase the FLSA’s annual salary-level basis threshold for white-collar exemptions to overtime requirements. READ MORE
4/25/2024
On April 23rd the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a final rule that effectively bans employers’ use of all non-compete agreements (with very limited exceptions). READ MORE
3/5/2024
As we settle into 2024, now is a good time to take note of some recent changes to Oregon and Washington employment laws. As usual, there are a number of updates that will require revising handbooks and policies. READ MORE
12/19/2023
The new federal Corporate Transparency Act ("CTA") requires most small businesses to report personal information about business owners to the federal government. READ MORE
3/28/2023
Important reminders for all Oregon employers who are participating in the State of Oregon Paid Family Medical Leave program (Paid Leave Oregon). READ MORE
3/23/2023
Oregon legislators introduced a bill this session that would amend the Oregon Equal Pay Act to exempt certain bonuses (such as signing and retention bonuses) from equal pay calculations. READ MORE
12/8/2022
Oregon’s Paid Family Medical Leave Model Notice-Poster is now available for employers to download and post for employees. READ MORE