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New Oregon Workplace Fairness Act Restrictions Take Effect | JD Supra
A new, more restrictive version of the Oregon Workplace Fairness Act took effect on January 1, 2023. Oregon employers remain limited in their ability to enter into certain terms in agreements with employees claiming discrimination and harassment under certain statutes, including confidentiality, non-disparagement, and no-rehire terms.
[Webinar] Washington and Oregon Leave Programs - June 29th, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm PT | JD Supra
Many employers and employees remain confused by the intricacies of Oregon and Washington state’s leave programs. In this webinar, our speakers will provide an overview of Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program, Oregon’s Paid Family Medical Leave Program (which goes into effect in 2024), and explore the intersection with other leave laws.
Oregon OSHA Temporary COVID-19 Rule to Take Effect November 16th | JD Supra
Starting November 16, 2020, all Oregon employers must comply with new OSHA regulations related to COVID-19. Among other things, these rules impose substantial requirements to conduct risk assessments, create infection control plans, and train employees—all on a tight timeline. As we previously discussed, Oregon OSHA has been developing a temporary rule to address COVID-19 workplace risks.
Washington State Supreme Court Rules Dairy Workers Entitled to Overtime | JD Supra
Dairies in Washington must pay workers overtime wages, based on a Washington Supreme Court decision issued November 5, 2020. Under Washington state law, employers must pay at least the applicable minimum wage for all hours worked and overtime wages when working beyond the 40 hour per week overtime threshold, but the law exempts dairies from the overtime requirement.
OWFA Requires New Policies and Practices for All Oregon Employers Starting October 1 | JD Supra
Every employer with at least one Oregon employee must comply with the Oregon Workplace Fairness Act (OWFA) as of October 1, 2020. New requirements include: (1) Enacting a new written anti-discrimination policy containing certain language; (2) Training management to distribute the policy as required; and (3) Avoiding certain employment, severance, separation, and settlement agreements that do not meet new tough legal requirements.
Three Critical Deadlines for Oregon Employers Begin June 29 | JD Supra
This week marks several important deadlines for Oregon employers, including requirements to distribute a Notice of Rights to all employees explaining pregnancy accommodations; increases to minimum wage rates; and changes to predictive scheduling laws for certain industries.
[Webinar] From Now to Normal: Reopening Oregon - May 13th, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm PT
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
New Oregon Workplace Fairness Act Brings Sweeping Changes for Employers | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
[Webinar] What You Don't Know Might Hurt You: New 2019 Oregon Employment Laws - June 25th, 10:00am PT | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
Oregon’s Pay Equity Act – New Regulations Issued | JD Supra
Updated: May 25, 2018: JD Supra is a legal publishing service that connects experts and their content with broader audiences of professionals, journalists and associations.
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