The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (the Proposed Rule) on October 13, 2022, that proposes guidance on determining employee or independent contractor classification under the Fair...more
Following up on the new excessive heat rules, Oregon has issued temporary rules to protect employees from wildfire smoke, which will remain in place for six months while the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health...more
On July 8, 2021, Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) adopted emergency rules implementing requirements for employers to protect workers from the dangers of high and extreme heat, including providing...more
Oregon’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a temporary rule in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that went into effect on November 16, 2020, although many of the rule’s requirements have a later...more
11/18/2020
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The major elements of Oregon’s Workplace Fairness Act (OWFA) come into effect on October 1, 2020. Employers should review their workplace discrimination and harassment policies, employment agreements, and settlement...more
9/29/2020
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Oregon’s 2019 biennial legislative session brought some significant changes to Oregon employment law and new action items for employers. Happy New Year!
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Pursuant to Oregon Senate...more
1/3/2020
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A decision by the Oregon Court of Appeals in Maza v. Waterford Operations LLC, 300 Or. App. 471 (2019), raises the bar for Oregon employers on meal breaks, making employers liable for missed meal breaks even if they make...more
Portland has become just the fourth U.S. city to require that employers provide sick leave. The Portland ordinance goes into effect January 1, 2014. Following is a brief summary of the ordinance. As the effective date...more