DHS & ICE have again extended the flexibility in rules related to reviewing Form I-9 employment eligibility documents in person. This provision...
Update: I-9 Document Review Requirements Deferment Extended
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EEOC’s New Guidance on COVID-19 and Caregiver Discrimination
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) released new guidance regarding how discrimination against people with COVID-19-related...
Federal Law Bans Mandatory Arbitration of Sexual Assault & Sexual Harassment Claims
President Biden recently signed the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 into law.
Oregon and Washington Mask Mandates Ending March 12th
OR & WA both announced that their statewide mask mandates for indoor spaces and schools will be lifted effective March 12, 2022.
Oregon Mask Mandate Extended
Oregon’s Health Authority just announced that they will remove the general mask mandate for indoor public places no later than March 31, 2022.
Earned Income Tax Credit Notice
The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit for certain employees based on their annual earnings.
Washington Cares Fund Implementation Delayed
Washington’s Governor signed two bills which will officially delay implementation of the Washington Cares Fund long-term care program.
OSHA Withdraws COVID-19 ETS
Federal OSHA announced today that the agency is withdrawing its COVID-19 Vaccine or Testing Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS). This...
OR OSHA’s Statement on Federal OSHA ETS
Oregon OSHA states that they will not proceed with implementing a COVID-19 vaccine or testing requirement at this time.
2022 OFLA Amendments
Oregon’s HB 2474 was passed last year and amends certain provisions of the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) effective January 1, 2022.
Your 2022 Compliance Checklist
Check these compliance to-dos off your list and you’ll have everything in order to head into 2022.
Stay of OSHA Vaccine & Testing ETS Lifted
OSHA will not enforce any of the ETS requirements until 1/10/22 and weekly COVID testing of unvaccinated employees must begin by 2/9/22.
Federal OSHA Announces Suspension of Implementation of Vaccine & Testing ETS
On November 16, 2021, Federal OSHA announced that they were suspending activities related to the implementation and enforcement of the Emergency...
OSHA COVID Vaccination and Testing Emergency Temporary Standard
Earlier on November 4, 2021, Federal OSHA released their Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) on COVID vaccination and testing for employers with 100+...
Federal Contractors Vaccine Mandate
The Federal government released guidance on the President’s executive order requiring certain federal contractors and subcontractor employees to be...