The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued guidance to help employers determine whether they can require employees to get...
EEOC Guidance on COVID-19 Vaccine
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Oregon OSHA COVID-19 Training
Oregon OSHA released their template training to assist employers in meeting the training requirements outlined in the Temporary Rule Addressing...
Oregon’s New Risk Level Framework for COVID-19
Effective Thursday, December 3rd, when the statewide “two-week freeze” ends, Oregon will begin using its new risk and protection framework. Below...
CDC Updated Guidance on Quarantine
The CDC released updated guidelines for how long individuals who have been in close contact with someone who has COVID-19 should quarantine. ...
WA Statewide COVID-19 Restrictions
Effective Monday, November 16 to Monday, December 14, 2020, Washington has issued statewide restrictions to control the spread of COVID-19. ...
Multnomah County Four-Week Freeze
Multnomah County, Oregon has been placed on a four week freeze rather than the two week freeze that the rest of the state is in. These restrictions...
BREAKING: Oregon Statewide Two Week Freeze & Travel Advisory
From November 18, 2020 to December 2, 2020, Oregon will be in a statewide Two-Week Freeze to stop the spread of COVID-19. Businesses Requiring...
Oregon OSHA Final Rule Addressing COVID-19 Workplace Risks
On November 6, Oregon OSHA adopted their final revisions to the COVID-19 workplace rules they announced in October to protect employees and suppress...
Oregon Two-Week Pause Measures to Stop Spread of COVID-19
On Friday, November 6, 2020, Governor Kate Brown announced new measures for social activities to stop the spread of COVID-19 in certain Oregon...
CDC Updates Close Contact Definition
The CDC has updated its definition of close contact, which will affect contact tracing practices, employee notifications, and other COVID-19...
IRS Disaster Relief Payments to Employees
Under Section 139 of the IRS Code, the federal government’s declaration of a national emergency allows employers to provide tax-free payments or...
New OR Guidance on Face Coverings
On October 19, 2020, Oregon Health Authority announced revised guidance on face coverings. The new guidance requires that people wear face...
New Oregon OSHA COVID-19 Requirements
Oregon OSHA implemented new rules aimed at protecting employees and suppressing the transmission of COVID-19. The New Rules have multiple...
New Oregon COVID-19 Temporary Paid Leave Program
Oregon’s Department of Consumer and Business Services recently announced a new temporary paid leave program for individuals who need to quarantine...
‘Sick Child Leave’ Defined by BOLI
On September 14, 2020, BOLI permanently adopted their temporary rule on the definition of “sick child leave” to include allowing employees to take...