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Madeline Hueske is an associate in Stoel Rives’ Labor & Employment group.

While in law school, Madeline was a judicial extern to the Honorable Marco A. Hernández of the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, a law clerk in the Special Litigation Unit at the Oregon Department of Justice, and a summer associate with Stoel Rives.

As 2025 approaches, employers in Oregon, Washington, and California must prepare for several updates in employment laws. Here’s a concise overview of the most impactful changes that take effect on January 1, 2025:

Oregon

  1. Paid Leave Oregon Clarification: Employees can now use Paid Leave Oregon benefits to attend legal proceedings related to foster care