Employment Law – 2016 Summer Update

By: Jennifer Paul Employment Law As the weather heats up, so too have changes to employment laws.  The following are some “hot” employment law topics to keep in mind: Oregon’s Minimum Wage increased as of July 1, 2016, with new minimum wage rates for three regions of the state now in place.  Be sure to

2016 Marion County Junior Livestock Auction

Saalfeld Griggs PC was thrilled to support and attended the Marion County Junior Livestock Auction (MCJLA) this past Saturday, July 9, 2016.  The MCJLA  is a nonprofit organization which provides a positive learning experience for Marion County 4-H and FFA youth to sell their market animals at the Marion County Fair.  Saalfeld Griggs sponsored the

Employment Law Seminar – HR Basics “A Crash Course in Employment Law” | May 25

THE SAALFELD GRIGGS MANAGEMENT EMPLOYMENT LAW TEAM PRESENT: A Crash Course in Employment Law Randall Sutton, David Briggs, and  Jennifer Paul DATE: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 – 8:00am – 4:00pm (registration starts at 7:30am) COST: $125.00 per person for SHRM members. $149.00 for non-members. $199.00 at the door. Includes continental breakfast & refreshments. LOCATION: Chemeketa Center

SHRMA Legislative Report – Final 2015

2015 SHRMA Legislative Report – Final by Jennifer C. Paul, J.D. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE REPORT The 2015 Oregon Legislative Session closed on Monday, July 6, 2015. Employment-related bills were a significant focus of this year’s session. This SHRMA Legislative report covers the outcome of many employment-related bills considered by the Oregon Legislature, including laws

Five Saalfeld Griggs Attorneys Earn Super Lawyers Designations

Super Lawyers has recognized five Saalfeld Griggs attorneys for their high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. They are Robert Saalfeld, Hunter Emerick, Shannon Raye Martinez, David Briggs, and Jennifer Paul. These attorneys receive the honor after the completion of the region’s patented selection process, comprised of peer nomination, independent research and peer review.

Employment Law Breakfast Seminar | July 16

2015 Employment Law Extravaganza (with so many legislative and legal developments, “Legal Update” just doesn’t do this topic justice) DATE: Thursday, July 16, 2015, from 7:15am – 8:15am COST: Free for Clients/Friends of the Firm LOCATION: Saalfeld Griggs PC, 250 Church Street SE, Suite 200, Salem Oregon In 2015, the legislature, courts and regulatory agencies have kept

SHRMA Legislative Update Report – May 2015

  SHRMA Legislative Update Report for May 2015 by Jennifer C. Paul, J.D. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE REPORT This is a SHRMA Legislative Update Report provided by the Salem Human Resources Management Association. As the session continues to progress we are beginning to have a better picture about which bills may eventually be enacted into law.

SHRMA April 2015 Legislative Report

SHRMA April 2015 Legislative Report CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE REPORT April 21st was a significant deadline for this session’s proposed legislation. Those bills that failed to pass out of their originating committee are no longer under consideration, giving us a better picture as to those bills that may eventually be enacted into law. Below

HR Basics – A Crash Course in Employment Law | May 21

Attorneys Randall Sutton, David Briggs, Jennifer Paul and Therese Adams will present at The Salem Human Resource Management Association’s HR Basics seminar on employment law.   When: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (Registration starts at 7:30 a.m.) Where: Chemeketa Center for Business & Industry (CCBI), 626 High St. NE, Salem, Oregon. Seminar

SHRMA March 2015 Legislative Report

SHRMA March 2015 Legislative Report CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE REPORT The first significant deadline of the 2015 Oregon State Legislative Session has come and gone. Members and committees had to submit drafts of measures for introduction to the Senate and House desks no later than February 25, 2015. With this major deadline behind us,