Oregon’s Governor announced that effective Friday, August 27, 2021 masks will be required in most public outdoor spaces. The new rule will require...
Oregon Outdoor Mask Requirement
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Washington State Mask Mandate
Washington’s Governor Inslee announced that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, will be required to wear a mask in indoor settings beginning Monday, August 23, 2021.
OHA Releases Mask Requirement Guidance
The Oregon Health Authority released additional details on the state’s mask requirement for indoor spaces which goes into effect today, August 13, 2021. The full text can be found here.
Oregon Indoor Mask Requirement
On Wednesday, August 11th, Oregon’s Governor announced a new statewide mask requirement for all indoor public settings beginning Friday, August 13, 2021.
OR OSHA Wildfire Protections for Workers
Earlier this week, Oregon OSHA released a new temporary rule to protect workers from wildfire smoke. The rule takes effect August 9, 2021 and will remain in effect for 180 days.
Oregon Legislature Updates – July 2021
The Oregon Legislature recently wrapped up its 2021 session. In addition to the updates, we shared in previous posts, the following is an overview...
Oregon Safe Employment Act Amended
Senate Bill 483 was signed into Oregon law on June 15, 2021 amending the state’s Safe Employment Act to increase protection for workplace safety complaints.
Oregon OSHA Temporary High Heat Rule
On July 8, 2021, Oregon OSHA released a temporary rule to provide protection for workers exposed to high heat temperatures. The temporary rule is...
Oregon OSHA Ends Mask and Distancing Requirements for Workplaces
Effective June 30, 2021, Oregon OSHA announced that it is lifting the facial covering and physical distancing requirements of its COVID-19 rule for...
Oregon CROWN Act and OFLA Amendments
Oregon State legal updates include Oregon passing the CROWN Act and amendments made to Oregon’s HB 2474 Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA). Both will be effective on January 1, 2022
Oregon Revises Non-compete Law
Oregon’s Governor signed Senate Bill 169 into law last month which further revises Oregon’s law governing employment-related non-compete...
DOL Withdrawing Rule for Independent Contractors
The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that they are fully withdrawing the implementation of the final rule on Independent Contractors...
2021 Legal Update for Oregon Employers
The start of a new quarter is a good time for businesses to assess how they're charting with regards to new employer legislation and compliance....
EEO-1 Report Collection Opens April 26, 2021
This week, the EEOC announced that they will begin collecting 2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Component 1 data on April 26, 2021. The process for collecting...
Federal Government Passes American Rescue Plan
Congress passed the latest COVID-19 relief bill, known as the American Rescue Plan, on March 10th and President Biden has stated he will sign the...