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On June 3, Governor Brown held a press conference detailing what is required for each county to move in to Phase 2 of reopening. The Oregon Health Authority also published additional requirements for specific businesses and other activities. After 21 days in Phase 1, counties that meet specific prerequisites may be able to enter Phase 2. Subject to public

On May 28th, Governor Brown sent a letter to community leaders detailing the requirements for a county to enter into Phase 2. The letter clarified that a county must be in Phase 1 for 21 days before it can be approved to move into Phase 2. However, counties may begin the application process for Phase 2 after 14 days in Phase 1 by submitting a letter of

On Friday, May 15th, the Small Business Administration (SBA) released much awaited instructions regarding loan forgiveness for employers’ Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. As a reminder, the PPP provides fully federally funded loans to small businesses as an incentive for these businesses to keep their employees on the payroll instead of

On May 14, Governor Brown announced which counties have been approved to enter Phase One of Reopening during the COVID-19 Pandemic. The counties that have been approved are: Baker, Benton, Clatsop, Columbia, Coos, Crook, Curry, Deschutes, Douglas, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jackson, Josephine, Klamath, Lake, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Malheur, Sherman,

On May 7, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that due to COVID-19, it will delay the opening of its 2019 EEO-1 Component 1 data collection, as well as the 2020 EEO-3 and EEO-5 data collections. EEO-1 Component 2, which involves pay data, had previously been suspended. The EEOC expects to begin collecting the 2019 EEO-1 Component 1

Today, Governor Brown announced new guidance and a three phase plan regarding the reopening of Oregon. Specifically, counties that meet certain pre-requisites may reopen on May 15th, along with restaurants and bars, personal care facilities including salons and gyms, retail shops, and childcare facilities including some summer schools and summer camps. The

On April 24, 2020, the state of Oregon’s Employment Department released guidance pertaining to employers resuming operations in light of COVID-19. Specifically, the statement addresses questions regarding employees who cannot or will not return to work when businesses begin to resume operations. Please take note that Oregon does not have a specific

Asking employees about what they’re experiencing at work and how they feel your organization is responding to COVID-19 shows them you care and that you’re listening. This pandemic is far more personal and less predictable than any other crisis your people have experienced during their employment history. Cascade’s COVID-19 Employee Pulse