January 05, 2010
With the Oregon Legislature out of session for most of 2010, the list of new laws going into effect in Oregon is less than it usually is in even years.
Nonetheless, a few new laws took effect on Jan. 1. Here is a brief summary:
Minimum wage: Minimum wage is rising 10 cents per hour, from $8.40 to $8.50. The 10-cent increase could mean roughly $208 more in annual wages for the…