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Paid Leave Oregon: 2024 Contribution Rate Announced
The Oregon Employment Department has announced the 2024 Paid Leave Oregon contribution rate. The contribution rate will remain ...
EEO-1 Reports Due by December 5th
The period for employers to submit their 2022 EEO-1 Component 1 Report Data closes on Tuesday, December 5th. As a reminder ...
DOL Proposes Increased Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees
This week, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposal to increase the Fair Labor Standards Act's (FLSA's) salary-level threshold for exempt employees ...
Paid Leave Oregon: Employer Notices
The Oregon Employment Department (OED) has begun sending employers notices of claims when employees file for Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) benefits. Many employers are wondering what these notices look like ...
Paid Leave Oregon: New Resources
Earlier this week the Oregon Employment Department (OED) made available several new resources that employers can provide to employees who may need to apply for Paid Leave Oregon. As a reminder, employees could start applying on August 14th. These resources include ...
Bill Set to Align Paid Leave Oregon with OFLA
On June 1st, Senate Bill 999, a bill aligning Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) with Oregon Family Medical Leave (OFLA), was signed by the Oregon Legislature and it is expected to be signed into law by Governor Kotek. Senate Bill 999 amends the following.....
Vaccine Mandate for Healthcare Workers in Oregon Ends
Effective May 11, 2023 Oregon no longer requires healthcare workers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) made this announcement on May 10th....
OSHA Rescinds Some COVID-19 Workplace Rules and Requirements
On April 3rd, Oregon OSHA implemented a temporary rule, which rescinds the COVID-19 Workplace Requirements for All Workplaces (OAR 437-001-0744) and Requirements for Employer-Provided Labor Housing (OAR 437-004-1115). This will remain in place until a permanent rule can be adopted....