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OHA Updated Face Mask Requirements
On October 19, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) updated its face mask/covering/shield requirements for the public and businesses....
Oregon Establishes State Specific COVID-19 Temporary Paid Leave Program
The COVID-19 Temporary Paid Leave Program was recently established by the Oregon Legislature’s Emergency Board as a way to bridge the gap left with the Federal Families First Coronavirus Relief Act (FFCRA).
New State and Federal COVID-19 Revisions
On Monday, September 14th, Oregon’s Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) issued new amendments to the temporary order expanding the reach of the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) in response to COVID-19....
New COVID-19 Guidance Issued by IRS and DOL
On August 27th, the DOL released new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding childcare leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA).
As a reminder....
Governor Brown Releases Updated Face Mask Guidance for Employers
On Thursday, August 13th, Governor Brown released updated face mask guidance. This revised guidance provides clarification for employees in private offices, as well as offices open to the public.
Governor Brown Announces New Statewide Mandates Effective Friday, July 24th
Today, July 22nd, Governor Brown announced new statewide safety mandates in response to COVID-19 cases continuing to increase throughout Oregon. Effective this Friday, July 24th, the following mandates will be in effect: Face coverings are now required for children age five and up in all indoor public spaces and outdoor spaces where social distancing
Governor Brown Extends Face Coverings to Outdoors Effective July 15th
Today, July 13th, Governor Brown announced new statewide safety guidelines in response to a large increase of COVID-19 cases in the past week. Specifically, starting July 15th, face coverings will be required statewide in all outdoor public spaces when a distance of six feet cannot be maintained. As a reminder, face coverings are currently required in all
Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington Counties' Phase 2 Reopening Paused
Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington County will not move to Phase 2 of Oregon’s COVID-19 reopening plan this week. Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury explained, “We want to move cautiously toward reopening to avoid taking one step forward only to be forced to take two steps back. Phase II is a big step toward business as usual, and the
