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Josephine County commissioners weigh mediation vs. appeal in state labor case; staff to proceed under counsel advice
Summary
After reviewing options in a state Bureau of Labor and Industries case that the county won at trial and which has been appealed, commissioners heard counsel's recommendations on mediation and litigation and directed staff to proceed according to counsel's advice, while discussing cost and strategy.
On Nov. 12, 2025, the Josephine County Board of Commissioners discussed strategic options for a pending dispute with the state Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) that the county previously won at trial and which is now on appeal.
Outside counsel outlined three options: invite BOLI's mediation if both parties agree, decline mediation and continue the appeals process, or pursue settlement. Counsel described mediation as a confidential process that can provide an independent…
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