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
which forms most of Oregon’s northern border with Washington, played an important role in the state’s geographic and cultural history. About 15,000 years ago, the Columbia River frequently flooded, deposit
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 ...
The Oregon Trail was an arduous path, but it was one of the safest means to travel westwards as long as migrants paid attention to all the potential natural hazards. The whole journey could take anywhere between five months to a year, crossing through the Great Plains, the Platte Riv...
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. ...
Oregon is most famous for its spectacular nature, from thick green forests to desert-like stretches of coast – the Beaver State has it all. It’s also home to the deepest lake in the US, the Crater Lake. Another peculiar fact about this state is that
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. ...
you have to get yourself to the Grand Canyon, find and pay for a hotel or motel room somewhere, etc., all paid for by you. If you decide you want to join in on these volunteering efforts, you need to be prepared to be self-funded and get to wherever the group wants you to be ...