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August 4, 2025
Class-Action Employees Win Appeal and Award of $6,000,000 for Short Meal Periods
Schuck Law secured a $6 million judgment for nearly 900 employees denied proper meal breaks and unpaid for off-the-clock work. The Oregon Court of Appeals agreed with Schuck Law that employers must ensure workers receive uninterrupted 30-minute meal periods – not just offer them – setting a key precedent in wage law.
August 4, 2025
Oregon Court Confirms Employees’ Right to Attorney Fees in Wage Claims
Schuck Law won a pivotal appeal confirming that employees who prevail in wage claims are entitled to attorney fees. The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled that fee awards are mandatory under state and federal law, reinforcing critical protections for workers seeking unpaid wages.
August 4, 2025
Employees Prevail on Appeal of Sufficiency of Wage-Claim Notice
Schuck Law’s attorneys successfully established that Oregon law requires only that employees send notice of a wage claim before filing suit – no waiting period is needed. Their advocacy helped overturn prior court interpretations that imposed extra hurdles and denied workers their full rights and attorney fees.