Please register and pay online by visiting www.oregonlera.org (“Upcoming Events”) or you can pay at the door. Cost is $30 for LERA members and $45 for non-LERA members. Annual membership dues are $40 for the year and will cover membership through the end of 2018 and the cost of this program. If you have questions […]
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Ninth Circuit Rules on Uber Ordinance in Seattle
On May 11, 2018, in the case of Chamber of Commerce v. Seattle, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed whether the Seattle ordinance that created collective bargaining rights for Uber/Lyft drivers is preempted by federal antitrust law or the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The Ninth Circuit found that NLRA preemption did not prevent […]
Oregon LERA Presents on The 2017 Equal Pay Act, June 5th
Understanding, Implementing, & Monitoring The 2017 Equal Pay Act June 5 in Portland and by video conference in Springfield View panelists, agenda and register today by clicking here. Please join Oregon LERA for a timely program on the 2017 amendments to the Oregon Equal Pay Act to go into effect January 1, 2019. The panel will […]
Greg Hartman Honored by Oregon State Fire Fighters Council
Greg Hartman was honored by the Oregon State Fire Fighters Council for his commitment to the cause and over 35 years of service representing PERS members in their fight to preserve pension benefits before the legislature and the courts in Oregon.
WELA Press Release: New Pregnant Workers Law
On May 17, 2017 Governor Inslee signed the pregnant workers accommodations act that Washington Employment Lawyers Association (WELA) worked so hard to get passed. WELA member Katherine Chamberlain prepared this press release from WELA and sent it out Wednesday: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 New Law Requires Washington Employers to Help Pregnant Workers Remain Part of […]
Labor & Employment Law Developments Under the Trump Administration
National Labor Relations Board (NLRB): On January 25, 2017, Philip A. Miscimarra (R) appointed as acting chair to the NLRB. People’s World website reports that prior to 2013, Miscimarra worked for several law firms with a reputation for union-busting and as an NLRB Board member, he “consistently dissented from rulings favoring working people that have […]