Author: Christina Joseph

August 29, 2024
by Christina Joseph

Federal Judge Strikes Down FTC’s Ban on Worker Noncompete Agreements: What It Means for Employers

In January 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a sweeping federal ban on noncompete agreements in nearly all employment contracts—a move poised to significantly…

November 22, 2023
by Christina Joseph

Beware of Fees on Fees in Oregon Workers’ Compensation Cases

In the case of Taylor v. SAIF, 329 Or App 135 (2023) (Taylor II), the Court of Appeals overturned the decision of the Workers’ Compensation…

June 2, 2023
by Christina Joseph

There’s a fee for that! The Oregon Court of Appeals authorized the award of attorney fees incurred while litigating the reasonableness of an attorney fee award.

In the case of Peabody v. SAIF, 326 Or App 132 (2023), the Oregon Court of Appeals addressed appeals brought by Ms. Peabody regarding entitlement…

December 9, 2022
by Christina Joseph

Oregon Paid Family Leave Starts in 2023

The Oregon Paid Family & Medical Leave (OR PFML) program was enacted in August 2019, and beginning January 1, 2023, Oregon employers and employees will…