Oregon prepares for the launch of a new paid leave program for employees
Oregon will be the 12th state in the nation with paid family and medical leave for workers, due to a bill the Legislature passed in 2019.
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In sign of resilience, US labor market adds 263,000 jobs
Job growth in the U.S. once again beat expectations in November, as the economy added 263,000 jobs while the unemployment rate stayed at a low 3.7%.
Hiring stays strong as US economy adds 261,000 jobs
The U.S. economy added 261,000 jobs in October while the unemployment rate unexpectedly jumped up to 3.7%.
Montana lawmakers set to consider state employee pay plan
Gov. Greg Gianforte and public employee unions announced an agreement on a new pay plan for state workers last week. However, it will still need to win approval from the Montana Legislature during the upcoming 2023 session.
Missoula County sheriff, detention officers sue county over wages, overtime pay
The Missoula County sheriff and deputies at the county jail have filed a lawsuit against the county, claiming it violated the Wage Claim Act by failing to correctly calculate their wages and thus, has been underpaying them for several years.
Gianforte, unions reach deal on new pay plan for MT state employees
The deal negotiated with the Montana Federation of Public Employees and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees includes wage increases, health benefit cost freezes, one-time payments, and other far-reaching contractual changes, according to news release from both sides.