Effective September 30, 2021, a new rule issued by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) will require either 1) proof of vaccination or 2) weekly COVID-19 testing for all "Healthcare Providers" and "Healthcare Staff" working in...more
Update November 13, 2020: This blog has been updated to reflect current guidance about Oregon's mask requirements for employers. In response to COVID-19, Oregon Governor Kate Brown has issued a number of Executive Orders...more
In response to COVID-19, Oregon Governor Kate Brown has issued a number of Executive Orders mandating mask-wearing, and the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has published its own extensive industry-specific guidance as well....more
On July 14, 2020, the Oregon legislature approved more than $200 million of CARES Act funds to provide economic support "to assist vulnerable Oregonians whose lives have been turned upside down" in recent months. The money...more
President Trump has signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act which, at over $2 trillion dollars, is the largest stimulus package enacted to date in response to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.
The...more
Governor Kate Brown joined nearly a dozen other governors today by issuing a sweeping order (Executive Order 20-12) that essentially requires people to stay home except for essential travel, such as to the grocery store or...more
The Portland City Council has passed a paid sick leave mandate that requires employers to provide paid leave for employees to use for personal and family member illness as well as certain safety concerns. The new ordinance...more