The 2015 Oregon legislature has adjourned, but not before handing Oregon businesses a number of significant new employment laws. Below is a brief summary of the new legislation, all of which Governor Kate Brown has signed,...more
7/15/2015
/ Ban the Box ,
Best Management Practices ,
Employment Policies ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Kate Brown ,
New Legislation ,
Non-Compete Agreements ,
Paid Sick Leave Act ,
Retirement Plan ,
Social Media Policy ,
Wage and Hour ,
Workplace Safety
It’s July 1, 2015, and Oregon law now allows adults to lawfully use marijuana for both medical and recreational purposes. Many employers have already faced questions from employees about the impact of the state’s new...more
7/2/2015
/ Decriminalization of Marijuana ,
Drug Testing ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Employment Policies ,
Hiring & Firing ,
Marijuana ,
Medical Marijuana ,
New Legislation ,
Off-Duty Employees ,
Popular ,
Zero Tolerance Policies
Following the lead of larger cities like Portland, Seattle, and San Francisco, the City Council of Eugene, Oregon is moving ahead with plans for a mandatory sick leave ordinance. Following the presentation of a 70-page Task...more