Oregon Legislature Passes Statewide Sick Leave Law

On June 12, 2015, the Oregon Legislature passed a statewide sick leave bill that is awaiting the Governor's signature. While the passage of this bill was expected, the details have been in flux as it has been amended numerous times since introduced ... Read on.

Quick Hits from the Oregon Legislature

The Oregon Legislature has been very active this session passing new employment legislation. Here is a quick summary of some of the bills that have passed and been signed into law in recent weeks ... Read on.

Hot Compliance Question

Question:  What are my obligations under Portland sick leave or the new statewide sick leave law if I am already paying my employees an hourly fringe benefit rate on prevailing wage projects?  Answer.

Five Things You May Not Know About So Delicious® Dairy Free - Featured Member

You would never guess from the fabulous tastes and textures of the So Delicious® products that they're dairy and gluten free. This Eugene-based employer has been making high-quality yummy products for over 25 years. Did you know ...  Read on.

Eugene City Council Kills Local Sick Leave Ordinance

On the heels of Oregon's Legislature passing a statewide sick leave law, Eugene's city council voted to delay the effective date of the Eugene sick leave ordinance until January 1, 2016 and repeal it on the same date if it is signed into law. The Governor signed the bill on June 22...  Read on.

Supreme Court Decides Religious Accommodation Case in Favor of Employee

On June 1, 2015, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission v. Abercrombie & Fitch Stores. In this case, Samantha Elauf applied to work at an Abercrombie & Fitch store. At her interview, she wore a hijab ...  Read on.

Colorado Supreme Court Decides Marijuana Case

On June 15, 2015, the Colorado Supreme Court issued a decision in the Coats v. Dish Network case. In that case, an employee was terminated for testing positive for marijuana. The employee argued that his use of marijuana did not occur at work ...  Read on.

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

The most recent update to the Consumer Price Index data for Pacific Cities and U.S. City average was June 18, 2015 for May data.  
View CPI table.

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