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...
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...
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...
Details of Oregon Family Leave Act Spelled out for Employee Time Off
“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. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Today, we look at how one family grappled with the same question. Over the decades, they talk deeply about the choices they would want to make in the face of an incurable illness or terrible injury.” Valuable, if perhaps uncomfortable, issues to consider. Check it outhere. ...
Welcome to the beautiful state of Oregon. Located in the Pacific Northwest, sandwiched betweenCaliforniaandWashington, Oregon just might be one of the most underrated destinations in the United States. There are so many things to do in Oregon from incredible hiking trails to picturesque beaches, hi...
Tax scamsare one of the oldest scams to date and show no signs of slowing down. A fake IRS agent may contact you claiming that you owe taxes to be paid immediately by prepaid debit card or wire transfer with threats of arrest and hefty fines or contacting you with claims that they are...