by Brandon Laws | Apr 16, 2014 | Employment Law
On March 13, 2014, President Obama gave a directive to the Department of Labor suggesting The Fair Labor Standards Act be updated to reflect changes in our modern economy. In the directive, President Obama states, “…these regulations are outdated, millions of...
by Brandon Laws | Oct 3, 2013 | Employment Law
As reported by Barran Liebman, Oregon’s Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) announced that the minimum wage will rise from $8.95 to $9.10 per hour starting January 1, 2014, affecting roughly 100,000 Oregon workers. Employers should note: If an employee...
by Brandon Laws | Oct 25, 2011 | Employment Law
The Oregon and Washington minimum wage rates will increase for the 2012 year. The new rates are effective January 1, 2012: Oregon will increase from $8.50 to $8.80/hr. Washington will increase from $8.67 to $9.04/hr. Oregon and Washington have the nation’s high...
by Brandon Laws | Sep 22, 2010 | Employment Law
From Barran Leibman eAlert, Volume 13, Issue 29 September 22, 2010 On September 20, 2010, the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries released a statement announcing that Oregon’s minimum wage will be increased from $8.40 per hour to $8.50 per hour effective...
by Brandon Laws | Jul 24, 2009 | Employment Law
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 of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division reminds employers and employees that the federal minimum wage increases to $7.25 on...
