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...
Earlier this month, Oregon Governor Kate Brown approved the "most progressive family leave bill in the country,"which will give workers up to 12 weeks of paid time off that can be used to care for a new baby, recover from aserious illness, or support newly adopted or foster children. ...
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 ...
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 sending out refunds but need your personal information to do so. In one scenario, ...
If you're the buyer, you'll purchase an item or service only to never receive what was ordered and paid for. To keep yourself secure, only use websites and online marketplaces that offer protection to buyers and sellers, and never agree to exchanges outside the usual checkout process. ...
Once you’ve finished your masterpiece, leave it at the center to cool down for the night or get it sent straight home. Otherwise, you can always just watch the professionals at work making colorful, swirly paperweights, vases, and more! A fun activity for a family, couple or group of...
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. ...
couldn’t fill out online forms and ask counselors inside to print paperwork that she could mail instead. Still, she counts herself lucky that she had a rare prison job that paid over $100 a month – enough to buy the envelopes she needed and pay for phone calls at nine cent...
paid employees might not. Or because members of the public might like interacting with a volunteer, rather than someone paid to be there. Or because volunteer involvement is per an organization’s commitment to create opportunities for the community to participate in the org’s work and offer ...