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Saalfeld Griggs Litigation, Creditors’ Rights & Bankruptcy Practice Groups Oregon Business Lawyers Today the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) proposed rules targeting the pay-day, auto title and deposit advance products in the lending industry. Under the proposed rule, lenders would be required to ensure a consumer has the ability-to-repay (“ATR”) the loan prior to …
By: Randall Sutton Saalfeld Griggs Employment Law & Litigation Practice Group Oregon Business Lawyers It’s finally here. Nearly a year after the proposed rule was announced, the U.S. Department of Labor (“DOL”) has raised the salary threshold for employees to qualify as “exempt” under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). The new rule will …
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Newly Proposed Regulations Would Pave the Way for More Consumer Class Action Lawsuits: Rule Would Mandate that all Mandatory Arbitration Provisions Carve Out the Consumer’s Right to Participate in a Class Action Lawsuit in Consumer Financial Contracts with Most Financial Institutions May 6, 2016 By: Creditor’s Rights & Bankruptcy Practice Group …
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 …
2016 SHRMA Session Legislative Report by Employment Law & Litigation Practice Group CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE REPORT
THE SAALFELD GRIGGS EMPLOYMENT LAW & LITIGATION TEAM PRESENT: Minimum Wage & Other Wage & Hour Woes Randall Sutton, David Briggs, and Therese Holmstrom DATE: Thursday, March 17, 2016 – 7:15am – 8:30am – Saalfeld Griggs Office COST: Free for Clients/Friends of the Firm LOCATION: The Office of Saalfeld Griggs PC, Park Place – 2nd …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By: Randall Sutton Saalfeld Griggs Employment Law & Litigation Practice Group Oregon Business Lawyers Once again on the cutting edge, the Oregon legislature has passed a statewide increase to the minimum wage, making Oregon minimum wages among the highest in the nation. We expect Governor Kate Brown will sign the bill into law this week. …
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]By: Randall P. Sutton At some time during your working life, you may have dated or even married someone you met at work. Work can be a perfect matchmaker, so there are lots of reasons why relationships flourish. Work is where we spend most of our time, and working on tasks together can build personal …
Should You Start Up a Dental Practice? By Douglas C. Alexander II SAALFELD GRIGGS PC Some doctors buy existing practices, but others may choose to build their practices from the ground up. This approach is not for the faint of heart, but for those with sufficient energy, enthusiasm and entrepreneurial spirit it can be an …
It’s Coming: A Primer on the New Oregon Sick Time Law By David M. Briggs SAALFELD GRIGGS PC Beginning January 1, 2016, employers (regardless of size) will be required to provide sick time to their employees. Most businesses are already providing employees with paid leave (whether sick or PTO). So, what – if anything – …