Jul 29, 2013 | Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, News
On June 26, 2013 the U.S. Supreme Court declared Section 3 of the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) unconstitutional. Section 3 of DOMA prohibited the federal government from recognizing marriages between same-sex couples. The decision did not address Section 2, which...
Jul 22, 2013 | Business & Taxation, Company, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Employment Law, Litigation, News
The 2013 legislative session adjourned on Monday, July 8, 2013. More than 70 employment law related pieces of legislation were considered during the session. A number of those bills were signed into law. CLICK HERE for the final report of employment-related bills that...
Apr 1, 2013 | Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, News
By Christine Moehl Although Health Care Reform was originally effective in 2010, so far employers have experienced relatively minor changes to the rules applicable to their health care plans. The status quo will change drastically in 2014, when the “employer...
Feb 5, 2013 | Business & Taxation, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Employment Law, Estate Planning & Probate, News
The Oregon Legislature is back in session and the shift in balance of power makes it likely that laws imposing additional obligations on employers will gain traction in this year’s session. The Saalfeld Griggs Employment Law Team is tracking employment-related...
Jan 2, 2013 | Business & Taxation, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy, Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation, Employment Law, Estate Planning & Probate, Litigation, News
Although the so-called “fiscal cliff” was averted, certain payroll tax changes took effect on January 1, 2013. Employers should be aware of the following changes to Social Security and Medicare tax withholdings for wages earned in this new year: 1. Social Security –...
Nov 28, 2012 | Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
The Employee Stock Ownership Plan: A Useful Tool for the Business Owner Are you a business owner looking for an exit strategy? Is liquidity of your privately-held shares a concern? Are you looking for a better way to transition a co-owner into retirement? Would you...
