Oregon Supreme Court Decision Reinforces Importance Of Reacting Quickly To Wage Claim Demands
By EsqSocial Corporation 15/01/21
In a New Year’s Eve decision, the Oregon Supreme Court stripped employer-defendants of a powerful litigation tool in wage claim litigation. In a 5-2 decision, the Supreme Court held that an offer of judgment made pursuant to ORCP 54 does not cut off an employee-plaintiff’s right to collect attorneys’ fees. Based on the Mathis v. St. Helen’s Auto Center decision, employers must pay any unpaid wages within 48 hours of receiving a demand or face liability not only for the unpaid wages but also for...
By: Fisher Phillips