As the start date for Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) draws nearer, employers continue to problem-solve how to implement the new law within Oregon’s complex system of leave laws. One such question that has arisen is what to do about inconsistencies between PLO and the Oregon Family Leave Ac...
On June 8, 2021, Governor Kate Brown signed into law House Bill (HB) 2474, amending the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) to update and expand the law’s eligibility and leave provisions. The amendments give eligibility to take leave to employees reemployed after a separation or returning aft...
Details of Oregon Family Leave Act Spelled out for Employee Time Off
In 2023, the state enacted a new family leave act meant to protect employees' positions and offer paid leave in certain circumstances. In 2020, the state decriminalized possession of cocaine, heroin, LSD, methamphetamine, and oxycodone, making it the first state in the country to implement suc...
“We have a great family feel, even though we’re 200-plus employees,” writes one employee of this construction company, who also praised the support from managers and a benefits package that includes insurance, profit sharing and paid time off that increases with seniority. ...
When can I leave my kids home alone?Oregon does not have a law specifically stating the exact age when children can be left home alone. While some say it is 10, the answer is more complex than that and involves assessment of the child's maturity. The Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) on ...
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the previous forecast. Increases in corporate, estate, and interest earnings are not enough to fully offset the larger personal kicker being paid out. That said, when looking at the state budget and the combined resources of 2023-25 and 2025-27 the General Fund forecast is raised $610 ...
Located in the Siskiyou Mountains of Southern Oregon, Oregon Caves National Monument is a must for people looking for adventurous things to do in Oregon for the whole family. This unique destination is located in southern Oregon, near the city of Cave Junction. ...
Utility scamsare seasonal, often happening in the summer and winter when people depend on air conditioning or heat. Scammers pose as water, electric, or gas company representatives and contact you, threatening service deactivation if a certain fee or bill is not paid immediately. ...