10/3/25 DOL Reiterates Joint Employer Overtime Standards October 3, 2025 By Lex Shvartsmann Barran Liebman Law, On September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued an opinion letter addressing the application of overtime requirements to joint employers. DOL opinion letters are not binding, but serve as informative guidance […]

Legislative Update By Oregonians for Food and Shelter, The month-long Special Session ended this past Monday, when the Senate finally had sufficient attendees and votes to approve the gas tax, payroll tax and vehicle registration package, meeting the Constitutional 3/5th supermajority requirement. However, the fate of the package is still […]

By Oregon Right to Life, SALEM, Ore. — Researchers with Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) this week announced progress in research involving the creation of new human embryos from human skin cells. Framed as a way to treat infertility, the research provokes profound ethical concerns. On Tuesday, September 30, […]