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We are so proud of our attorney Jim MacDonald for being sworn in as a Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) with CASA of Marion County, Oregon. Help us congratulate Jim! Thank you Jim for your involvement in our community and making a difference.

We have the privilege of partnering with Salem Angels during this holiday season for our final Volunteer Project of the year. We are hosting a Giving Tree Toy Drive for foster children on their waiting list. Yesterday, the Salem Angels team joined us for our kick-off of that project and spoke to us about their organization, the impact they are having in our community and how we can help. It was fun seeing our employees interact with them and get excited about picking tags for gifts that they want to shop for. We have such caring and giving employees! We can't wait to see all the gifts wrapped under our firm tree. The Salem Angels mission is to walk alongside children, youth, and families in the foster care community by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship. If you want to know more about them, check them out at www.salemangels.org.

A special thank you to all of our clients and friends who attended our 2024 Employment Law Conference last week at the Salem Convention Center. We had a great turnout, the best in many years. The room was full of business owners, managers and human resource representatives that were eager to hear from our attorneys. We hope that you all can join us next year! We are grateful that we are able to provide the most up to date employment law information to you. If you would like to get on our employment law distribution list for more conference information or legal updates, please email us at [email protected]. Randall Sutton, David Briggs, Jennifer Paul, Garrett Urrutia, Greg Allen, Kayla Franz

Hello Friends and Clients. Happy Holidays from Saalfeld Griggs PC! As with years past, we wanted to send a letter to our friends and clients with new information on prospective tax updates and law changes, as well as key estate planning reminders for an estate planning checkup. Our 2024 Yearend Estate Planning Review is available: https://tr.ee/z4FiFP-3ZS

Employment Law Blog Post ? As anyone who attended our Annual Employment Law Conference last week will know, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently mandated a two-step increase in the minimum salary required to qualify for white collar overtime exemptions under the FLSA. Federal law requires overtime pay for workers unless an exemption applies. The white-collar exemption is the most common way employers avoid overtime obligations for certain managerial, professional, and high-level administrative employees. Under the FLSA... Read More: https://tr.ee/-yQ-zMl-rw

NEW BLOG POST! Homesteading in Oregon: Changing Exemptions in 2025 by: Erich Paetsch, Creditor's Rights & Bankruptcy Attorney Understanding Exemptions. A debtor uses exemptions to protect certain assets or equity in those assets from the claims of creditors. A debtor may only use exemptions to shield assets from the claims of a creditor arising from an involuntary lien. Exemptions do not help a debtor that has pledged a voluntarily lien like a deed of trust or a security agreement. The largest exemption exists for a debtor’s residence, often referred to as a homestead. Oregon lenders most commonly confront exemption issues when responding to garnishments and when deciding how to collect defaulting loans. The exemption amount is determined at the time it is claimed and not when the loan originated. Click here to read more: https://tr.ee/hLDDHW_5UW

New Special Session has been added to the conference: Impact of the 2024 Election on Oregon Employers. Deadline to register is this Friday, November 7th...2 more days! You won't want to miss this opportunity to hear from our speakers in this interactive format. This conference will focus on the HR risks and challenges that are most likely to trigger liability. We will identify potential traps and provide practical advice. Go to www.sglaw.com for more info. Register at: https://lnkd.in/gP4uU_uh If you have questions, please contact Kayla Franz at (503) 399-1070. Presented by the Saalfeld Griggs Employment Law Team: Randall Sutton, David Briggs, Jennifer Paul, Garrett Urrutia, and Greg Allen.

Our attorney Erich Paetsch spoke at the Risk Management Association Bend Chapter on Halloween. He dressed as Ted Lasso and brought some Saalfeld Griggs treats for all...no tricks! Sounds like it was a great event. Thank you, RMA, for inviting Erich to speak.

Happy Halloween from Saalfeld Griggs PC! Last night, we had our company Annual Halloween Party for our employees & their families. It was a great time! The kids got to trick or treat through the halls as our attorneys and staff handed out candy and goodies to them. They played Halloween bingo, decorated pumpkins and enjoyed some spooky sweet treats. This is such a fun little event for our employees & their families. We loved seeing all of the costumes! Saalfeld Griggs wishes everyone a safe and happy Halloween. ??

14 days until the Annual Employment Law Conference. You won't want to miss it. Register TODAY! In an interactive format, this conference will focus on the HR risks and challenges that are most likely to trigger liability. We will identify potential traps and provide practical advice. Go to www.sglaw.com for more info. Register at: https://lnkd.in/gP4uU_uh If you have questions, please contact Kayla Franz at (503) 399-1070. Presented by the Saalfeld Griggs Employment Law Team: Randall Sutton, David Briggs, Jennifer Paul, Garrett Urrutia, and Greg Allen.