This blog post was written by Molly Hottle Multnomah County voters narrowly pass levy to support Oregon Historical Society Museum Published:...
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Pennies for Oregon’s Heritage
Our valued client, Oregon Historical Society is facing deep budget cuts that threaten its future; read below for an appeal from OHS's Executive...
Group Health Rates Increasing in the Wake of Health Care Reform
A June survey of benefits brokers conducted by the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers found that employers of all sizes are experiencing a...
Increase to the Minimum Wage
From Barran Leibman eAlert, Volume 13, Issue 29 September 22, 2010 On September 20, 2010, the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries released a...
An End to the COBRA Subsidy?
From Barran Liebman eAlert June 11, 2010 On May 31, 2010, the third extension of the ex-employee COBRA health insurance subsidy expired. Initially...
Barran Liebman Attorney, Jeff Robertson, Speaks on Health Reform Legislation at Xenium
ERISA Attorney, Jeff Robertson, from Barran Liebman, speaks on the 2010 Health Reform Legislation during an event held at the Xenium HR headquarters...
House passes COBRA subsidy extension bill
WASHINGTON—The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved legislation Wednesday that would extend the federal subsidy of COBRA health...
IRS Announces 2010 Cost-of-Living Adjustments for Retirements Plans
The IRS has spoken! There will be no cost-of-living adjustments to qualified retirements plans in 2010. This announcement comes in an unsteady...
Oregon Jury Finds That Employer Must Compensate Workers For Donning and Doffing
(From Bullard eAlert Oct. 15, 2009 Wage and Hour Update) A recent jury verdict serves as a good reminder to employers: where an employer requires...
Great is the Art of the Beginning, but Greater is the Art of the Ending – Health Care Reform on the Floor of the House and Senate
(From Barran Liebman Electronic Alerts Volume 12, Issue 35 October 13, 2009) Senator Olympia Snowe of Maine became the first Republican in the...
Oregon Governor Signs Law requiring AEDs in Public Places effective January 1, 2010
Oregon Company Helps Businesses Face the Challenge of Saving Lives From Jenée Bader – Paramedic and owner of HeartLINK Health Services Many...
E-Verify Requirement for Federal Contractors Goes Into Effect Today
(From Barran Liebman Electronic Alert Volume 12, Issue 29, September 8, 2009) After nearly eight months of postponements, the new E-Verify system...
Health Reform is Coming, But What Does it Mean?
As a business owner, the talk of industry and economic changes seem to be inevitable; but clarity on issues can become challenging, especially when...
Federal Minimum Wage Increase
Federal Minimum Wage Increases Today to $7.25/hour: The U.S. Department of Labor sent the following announcement this morning: “The U.S. Department...
DHS Abandons Social Security No-Match Rule
Written by Ron Guerra, member of Jordan Schrader Ramis's Employment Law practice group Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") Secretary Janet...