Court of Appeals interprets definition of "independent contractor" under ors 670.600 *

USA - December 12 2012
A new case from the Oregon Court of Appeals, Compressed Pattern LLC v. Employment Department, provides some clarity about the “maintain a separate business location” prong of Oregon’s unique independent contractor statute, ORS 670.600.

Oregon Court of Appeals upholds wrongful discharge claim by whistleblowing prison guard *

USA - November 9 2012
Is the Oregon Court of Appeals back in the wrongful-discharge business?

Supreme Court declares pharmaceutical sales reps exempt from overtime *

USA - June 19 2012
In Christopher v. SmithKline Beecham, a 5-4 decision announced yesterday afternoon, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that pharmaceutical sales representatives are exempt from the overtime requirements of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act ("FLSA").

Co-authors: Todd A. Hanchett.