2/20/2020
Both the Oregon and Washington legislatures enacted changes to their non-compete laws which became effective on January 1, 2020. READ MORE
2/6/2020
2020 is upon us and keeping us on our toes as employers. Both Oregon and Washington employers need to take steps to comply with new employment laws. READ MORE
12/10/2019
Should you adopt alternative types of dispute resolution as routine requirements of your rules, regulations, and contracts? Many of our clients are unclear about the meaning of "Alternative Dispute Resolution," "Mediation," and "Arbitration." READ MORE
11/3/2021
Washington’s new long-term care payroll tax goes into effect on January 1, 2022. READ MORE
6/5/2019
Most organizations use policy or instruction manuals either that have been developed internally or that have come from third-party sources. Such manuals should be prepared and reviewed carefully. READ MORE
4/23/2019
Strategic Link partner FWW will discuss overdraft fee litigation and share recommendations to guide credit unions. READ MORE
3/13/2019
On March 7, 2019, the U.S. DOL announced its long-awaited proposed rule to update the White Collar Exemptions from overtime. The DOL proposed to rescind the 2016 rule and propose a new rule. READ MORE
4/25/2018
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed itself and ruled that an employee's prior salary does not constitute a "factor other than sex" which can support a pay differential between a male and female employee performing comparable jobs. READ MORE
1/12/2018
2018 is rolling forward quickly and both Oregon and Washington employers need to take steps to comply with new state employment laws. READ MORE
6/20/2017
Starting next month, new minimum wage rates take effect under Oregon's geographically-tiered minimum wage law, including the first Portland Metro-area-specific increase from the base rate. READ MORE