Bill to Fight Wage Theft Moves in Oregon Legislature

Bill to fight wage theft moves in Oregon Legislature

A bill is moving through the Oregon Legislature that aims to combat wage theft by allowing unrepresented construction workers to sue property owners and contractors for unpaid work — not just the subcontractor who pays them directly. Lawmakers in the House Committee on Labor and Workplace Standards voted along party lines Monday to send Senate Bill 426 to the floor of the Oregon House of Representatives. Oregon Senators already passed the bill 1…

Oregon Lawmakers Eye Major Employment Changes: Three Bills Employers Should Watch Closely

As the 83rd Oregon Legislative Session approaches its end, several employment-related bills are still in play, and they could carry significant implications for businesses across the state. While none have been signed into law yet, the momentum behind them makes this a critical time for employers to pay attention and speak up. Three proposals—SB 916, HB 2957, and SB 426—stand out for their potential to reshape the employer-employee landscape, in…