Elmer Law, PC

10/17/2022

Oregon State University study links hotter weather and increased on-the-job injuries.

A major study of injured workers in Oregon shows injuries increase with warmer temperatures. It indicates hotter weather is a danger for those working outdoors.

03/03/2022

Oregon is poised to become 8th state to require overtime pay for farmworkers.

Once this bill is signed by the Governor, know your rights and insist on them!

The bill will fully phase in overtime pay to farmworkers by 2027 and provide tax credits over six years to farmers to offset the increased costs.

09/02/2021

We hope everyone has a nice long Labor Day weekend! We encourage everyone to take a second to learn about its history.

The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

02/16/2021

FYI for those out there utilizing SNAP food assistance: If you lost of power during the ice storm, and that caused food to spoil, you have 10 days to request replacement benefits to cover those food items. Once approved, your replacement benefits will be uploaded onto your EBT card.

replacing snap benefits

04/02/2020

Scammers never miss a beat and the understand level fear surrounding COVID-19 pandemic is their most recent new source for victims. Please take a moment to review the FBI’s memo on this subject and educate yourself on this issue. Stay safe!

Scammers are leveraging the COVID-19 pandemic to steal your money, your personal information, or both. Don’t let them. Protect yourself and do your research before clicking on links purporting to provide information on the virus; donating to a charity online or through social media; contributing t...

03/23/2020

To our existing and prospective clientele: please know our office is in strict compliance with the Governor's Executive Order of March 23, 2020. (Link below)

As such, our office is closed to the public until further notice.

While we continue to diligently work to meet our clients' needs, we ask that you please be patient with us during this developing situation.

Thank you in advance for your patience from the entire team at Elmer & Brunot, PC.

04/29/2019

This classification dictates the rights and benefits you have as a worker. However, just because your employer calls you an "independent contractor" does NOT mean that you are...

The department exempted an unnamed operation from pay and benefit standards applied to employees, marking a shift from the Obama administration view.

05/21/2018

If you want to know what this means for the average worker like you or me, see the article provided in the comment below...

Supreme Court rules on workers' rights and forced arbitration.

03/16/2018

Our attorney, Zachary Brunot, represents Sharae in this matter. We're thankful BOLI decided to administratively prosecute this matter, and we're in awe of the administrative prosecutor's diligence and hard work in obtaining these results.

Navex Global says it vigorously disputes the state's findings and will contest the penalty.

11/28/2017

Here's a list of a few things easy things you can do to protect you and your family from unnecessary health care costs.

Experts in reducing charges for medical services say patients need to push for detailed answers up front about the true costs of their care.

08/31/2017

This new program helps Oregonians in the mid-Willamette Valley access the judicial system without undue burden.

Starting Sept. 5, Mid-Valley CourtCare will provide free child care to families needing to attend court proceedings in Marion and Polk counties.