By Barran Leibman LLP Oregon law firm, March 3, 2026 On February 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) issued a proposed rule that would modify the framework for determining independent contractor status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The proposal would rescind the DOL’s January 10, 2024 […]

Legislative Update By Oregonians for Food and Shelter,   The Legislature managed to rebalance the biennial budget, albeit raising revenue by disallowing $311 million in new tax deductions for Oregon tax payers. They then limited the very tax credit they supported earlier in the month.   Democratic leadership also managed […]

Oregon Legislature Passes Bill Creating Permanent State Taxpayer Funding for Oregon Planned Parenthood  By Oregon Right to Life, SALEM, Ore. — Pro-abortion Oregon lawmakers on Friday passed House Bill 4127 to require the Oregon Health Authority to adopt a mechanism to fund the state’s Planned Parenthood facilities on an ongoing […]