Author: Adriana Ortega
BOLI Enacts Temporary Rules Implementing Senate Bill 483
Senate Bill 483 was signed into law by Governor Brown on June 15, 2021. Yesterday, the Bureau of Labor and Industries filed Temporary Rules with the Secretary of State implementing the bill. SB 483 creates a rebuttable presumption in the Oregon Safe Employment Act. Under SB 483, if an adverse…
What’s Brewing at the Oregon Legislature in Employment Law?
Although it is not meeting as often as it did in pre-COVID times, the Oregon Legislature has been busy evaluating several bills. Some of these bills, if passed, would make fundamental changes to employment law for years to come. Keep reading for a preview of what the future may hold….
Employee Handbook: The Gift that Keeps on Giving
As the holiday season rounds the corner of this eventful year, our thoughts turn to gifts and gift-giving. From a business perspective, I happen to believe that a solid employee handbook is the best gift for any business. A carefully crafted employee handbook is an investment that can yield significant…
Getting Back to Work in a COVID World
As we all begin to return to work following the loosening of restrictions, it is important to take stock and prepare for the future. By now it should be clear to all of us that COVID will likely be with us for a while. Not only must employers prepare to…
