The 10 Biggest Changes to Social Security You Need to Know AboutBig changes are happening across federal programs, and that includes Federal Social Security. Eugene Oregon residents may already be feeling the impact through office closures, delays, and new identity requirements. Here are the top headlines affecting your benefits, your options, and your peace of
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Will Budget Cuts Affect Your Workers’ Compensation Claim? With delays and staffing shortages starting to affect workers comp, Eugene claimants may notice slower approvals and reduced support services. Recent discussions around government reductions have raised concerns about how essential programs will function. It's important to understand what’s changing and how to stay protected.
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How Recent Government Initiatives May Affect Your Social Security Recent initiatives by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) have created uncertainty around Social Security administration and benefits. While changes can be concerning, staying informed and proactive ensures your benefits remain secure. Here's what you need to know about these initiatives and how they might
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Understanding Social Security Benefit Updates for 2025 The landscape of social security benefits is experiencing significant changes as we move through 2025. Portland social security changes are affecting thousands of beneficiaries across Oregon, introducing new digital systems and updated policies that impact how residents access and manage their benefits. These transformations represent the most significant
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This has certainly been a strange year for everyone. Our office has been able to remain open with employees coming into work because the building is so large we are able to socially distance and we wear masks when we are in public areas. We have not, however, been able to have clients come
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Several years ago, I was invited to join the Workplace Injury Litigation Group (WILG). This is a national organization of attorneys who represent injured workers. WILG has taken the position that people who are working and come down with Covid- 19 should be entitled to those benefits if there is any reasonable nexus between
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As we all try to work through the coronavirus pandemic it’s important to remember that there are many things we can do to make sure that we avoid becoming ill and we avoid our coworkers becoming ill. I have included a couple of different links for your information. The first is a page from
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In the early 20th century, states around the country began passing laws implementing workers compensation. There were several sets of pressures being brought to bear on legislatures causing them to pass these laws. Organized labor (primarily AFL in Oregon) was doing their best to persuade legislatures to pass workers compensation acts. There was also an
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I spend all day every day at work dealing with insurance companies. One thing I can tell you for sure is that insurance companies do not exist to pay out benefits. They exist to take in premiums and make money. Here is an example in two parts out of Florida. A
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When I went to college at the University of Chicago, there was a professor of economics there who won the Nobel Prize, named Milton Friedman. Professor Friedman wrote a paper documenting that unions, in general, provided increased wages, not just for their employees and members, but for nearby employees who were not unionized. He argued
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