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Updated January 12, 2023 Employment Law Updates Summarized below are newly effective laws and important reminders for Oregon employers. Employers should review their current policies, practices and procedures to ensure they are aligned with these changes. OFLA You might recall that the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) expanded in a few important respects at the beginning of… Read more »
On November 22, 2021, Hershner Hunter moved to a new location at 675 Oak St in Eugene inside the Umpqua Bank building.
Updated May 19, 2021 Click here to view a PDF of this article. Effective May 18, 2021, the State of Oregon issued interim guidance that gives most businesses, employers and faith institutions the option to relax their mask and social distancing requirements for vaccinated individuals. Under the new rules, if a business, employer or faith… Read more »
Updated April 26, 2021 Click here to view a PDF of this article. Last month we told you about two key components of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA): (1) the extension and expansion of payroll tax credits for COVID-19 related paid leave, and (2) subsidies for COBRA health insurance premiums for eligible employees. … Read more »
Updated January 7, 2021 Click here to view a PDF of this article. The new federal stimulus bill signed into law at year-end includes a second round of Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) loans and some clarifications to the loan program. The highlights are discussed below. Eligibility To be eligible for a second round PPP loan,… Read more »
Updated September 1, 2020 Click here to view a PDF of this article. Welcoming Gerry and Don! Hershner Hunter is proud to announce that longtime Eugene attorneys Gerry Gaydos and Don Churnside have joined the firm as Of Counsel. Since 1985, Gerry and Don have provided client-centered legal services to the business community in the… Read more »
The killing of George Floyd by police officers —who have been charged with murder—has, once again, brought to the forefront feelings of anger, horror and disgust at the systemic racism and institutional injustice that exists on the local, state, and national levels in our country. Change should begin now, and it must start with us. … Read more »
Updated November 8, 2019 Hershner Hunter has been awarded certification from BRING’s rethink Business program for taking steps to reduce waste and save resources. Since May 2019, Hershner Hunter has been working one-on-one with a sustainability management expert to assess opportunities and make on-the-ground changes throughout its operations. Through BRING’s rethink Business program, Hershner Hunter… Read more »
View updates to Oregon labor and employment law from the 2019 legislative session.
Updated May 17, 2019 Continuing a rich tradition of community service, Todd Johnston, a partner at Hershner Hunter since 2005, has been named to Eugene Civic Alliance’s board of directors. Todd also serves as the President of the Lane County Bar Association, and is a member of the Steering Committee of the Lane County Campaign for Equal Justice.… Read more »
