Labor & Benefits

PRactical Considerations Overview

A guide from our Strategic Partner, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on the immediate practical considerations for employee labor this week.

the ORegon Secretary of State’s Guidance for employers during covid-19 emergency

From the Oregon Secretary of State: guidance on a few employment laws concerning coronavirus. As always, it is critically important to understand and adhere to state laws that protect both workers and businesses. The State of Oregon has many resources available for businesses and employers. Employers can call the Technical Assistance hotline at 971-673-0824 or email bolita@boli.state.or.us.

  • Sick Time

  • Oregon Family Leave

  • Predictive Scheduling

  • Preventing Discrimination

Recorded webinar: IMpact on Employment

A recorded webinar from Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on:

  • Quarantining/isolating or removing employees with potential exposure

  • Managing remote working options and challenges

  • Confidentiality of information

  • Leave and pay: FMLA, Paid Family Medical Leave, and Paid Sick Leave

  • Special issues for unionized employers

Alternatives to Layoffs - Work Share Oregon

When times are tough, Work Share provides Oregon businesses an alternative to layoffs. This newly streamlined program allows employers to leverage unemployment insurance (UI) to subsidize a portion of lost wages for employers whose work time is reduced due to market downturns or other business stressors.

Oregon Employment Dept: COVID-19 RELATED BUSINESS LAYOFFS, CLOSURES AND UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE BENEFITS

This summary provides general guidance to employers, workers, and job seekers who may be impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus. This document will be updated as more information becomes available.