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Publications
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10.14.2022US Department of Labor Proposes Independent Contractor RuleUpdatesThe U.S. Department of Labor published a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on October 13, 2022, that proposes guidance on determining employee or independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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08.10.2021Oregon Issues Rules on Wildfire Smoke ProtectionUpdatesFollowing up on the new excessive heat rules, Oregon has issued temporary rules to protect employees from wildfire smoke, which will remain in place for six months while the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) drafts permanent rules.
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07.14.2021Oregon OSHA Issues Emergency Heat Safety RulesUpdatesOn July 8, 2021, Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) adopted emergency rules implementing requirements for employers to protect workers from the dangers of high and extreme heat, including providing access to shade and cool water, cool-down breaks, training, and other measures.
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11.17.2020Oregon-OSHA Issues Extensive COVID-19 RuleUpdates
Oregon’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a temporary rule in response to the COVID-19 pandemic that went into effect on November 16, 2020, although many of the rule’s requirements have a later effective date.
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09.28.2020Oregon Workplace Fairness Act: What Employers Need to KnowUpdatesThe major elements of Oregon’s Workplace Fairness Act (OWFA) come into effect on October 1, 2020.
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01.02.2020New Year, New Challenges for Oregon EmployersUpdates
Oregon’s 2019 biennial legislative session brought some significant changes to Oregon employment law and new action items for employers. Happy New Year!
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12.06.2019Oregon Court Imposes Strict Liability for Missed Meal BreaksUpdates
A decision by the Oregon Court of Appeals in Maza v. Waterford Operations LLC, 300 Or. App. 471 (2019), raises the bar for Oregon employers on meal breaks, making employers liable for missed meal breaks even if they make every effort to provide them.
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03.27.2013Portland Adopts Mandatory Sick Leave LawUpdatesPortland has become just the fourth U.S. city to require that employers provide sick leave. The Portland ordinance goes into effect January 1, 2014. Following is a brief summary of the ordinance. As the effective date approaches, we will provide updates dealing with the many traps and reporting difficulties created by the ordinance.
Presentations
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