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Hannah LaChance counsels businesses, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions as they navigate complex employment challenges. She is adept at defending employers in employment-related disputes and developing proactive HR compliance advice. Hannah has considerable experience drafting legal motions, including motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, and appellate briefs, and has conducted presentations and trainings for clients, including a bilingual presentation. Click here to read Hannah's full bio.

As they prepare for July payroll, employers should keep in mind that increased minimum wage rates take effect July 1, 2026.  These increases continue Oregon’s system of geographically tiered wages adjusted annually for inflation.

Oregon maintains a three-tier minimum wage structure based on where employees perform their work (as opposed to where the company is