Certain Cities and Counties to Increase Minimum Wage
Minimum wage is a much-debated topic around the country.
Filed Under: Portland, OR News – Lawsuits, Settlements, Information
Federal Judge Orders Oregon Drywall Company to Pay Back Dozens of Workers for Wage Theft
PORTLAND, Ore. — A federal judge recently ordered an Oregon-based drywall company to pay $285,000 to over 80 current and former workers over allegations that the defendant engaged in systematic violations of federal labor and wage laws, including failure to pay overtime wages.
Oregon Workers Win Big After Regulators Issue New Guidance on Overtime Laws
PORTLAND — Oregon factory and mill workers may see a significant pay increase after the state’s Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) issued new guidelines on how regulators will interpret and enforce overtime laws for workers in certain industries.
FedEx Settles Unpaid Overtime Lawsuit in Oregon Federal Court
PORTLAND — Just a few months after settling a massive $240 million unpaid overtime class action lawsuit which spanned 22 states and included 12,000 plaintiffs, FedEx agreed to another settlement in an Oregon federal court to settle three other similar suits.
Oregon Bakers File Unpaid Overtime Class Action Lawsuit
PORTLAND — A group of current and former workers at an Oregon bakery recently filed an unpaid overtime class action lawsuit against their employer, which could set a very important precedent under the state’s wage and employment laws.
Questions and Answers About The New Overtime Pay Rules
Check out our Final Rule illustration, and be sure to share the infographic with colleagues and employers who may be subjected to the new overtime pay laws.