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Jun 08 2017
OregonWage and Hour

OREGON: Equal pay act restricts wage history use & expands employer liability

As of the 91st day after the legislature adjourns this summer, employers are prohibited from asking applicants or employees for their salary history. The only exception is that employers may verify prior compensation as long as they first make an offer of employment that includes an amount of compensation and they obtain the worker’s written…

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May 15 2017
Harassment & DiscriminationOregonTermination & Resignation

Employer unlawfully discriminated against unmarried pregnant employee in Oregon

Court Finds University’s Defense Unconvincing The university rationalized that it wasn’t discriminating against the teacher based on her status (unmarried) but on her conduct (engaging in sex outside of marriage). However, the court wasn’t convinced by the employer’s argument and determined that the employee’s marital status wasn’t distinguishable from her conduct as a single woman….

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May 10 2017
Harassment & DiscriminationOregonWage and Hour

Internal complaints count as whistleblowing under Oregon law

Oregon Whistleblower Laws: Internal and External Complaints In Oregon, an employer cannot discriminate or retaliate against an employee who “has in good faith reported information that the employee believes is evidence of a violation of a state or federal law, rule or regulation” (Oregon Revised Statute §659A.199). The statute doesn’t specify whether a report must…

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Feb 23 2017
Employee BenefitsLeave LawsOregon

Paid sick leave under fire in Oregon

Nine Oregon counties have successfully sued the state, claiming that the Oregon sick leave requirements, which took effect on January 1, 2016, create an unfunded mandate and therefore violate the state constitution. This means that unless the state appeals the decision, the counties who brought the lawsuit don’t have to provide paid sick leave to…

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Jan 09 2017
Leave LawsOregonQ&A

Oregon Sick Leave law: Are we required to provide more time off?

A: The Oregon Sick Leave law requires that qualifying employers allow employees to apply up to 40 hours of paid time for sick leave purposes each year. If employees use all of their paid time for vacation, they may not have any time left for sick leave. The Oregon law does not require employers to…

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Jun 03 2016
Employee BenefitsLeave LawsOregon

Oregon BOLI updates regulations on social media, OFLA, and domestic workers

In response to 2015 changes to employment laws, the Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) has finalized revised administrative rules regarding employees’ social media accounts, medical insurance during Oregon Family Leave, and domestic workers. Social Media: Employee Use and Privacy This revision clarifies that, not only is it an unlawful employment practice to require…

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Dec 18 2015
Leave LawsOregon

Final Oregon paid sick leave rules and notices have been published

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) recently published final rules on the new Oregon paid sick leave law, which takes effect on January 1, 2016. Unfortunately, the agency failed to answer a number of fundamental questions, despite repeated requests from Vigilant and other employer representatives. Here are some key points: No guidance on…

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Dec 16 2015
Leave LawsOregonQ&A

Does the Oregon Sick Leave law require us to provide more time off?

A: Possibly. You can use an existing paid leave policy (e.g. vacation or paid time off) to comply with the new law, as long as it meets all of the law’s requirements. However, most employers find they need to change a few things. For example, the law allows employees to take leave in increments as…

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Jun 24 2015
Leave LawsOregon

ALERT: Oregon Governor Signs Paid Sick Leave Bill

Governor Kate Brown has officially signed into law Oregon’s paid sick leave bill (SB 454). Oregon employers should familiarize themselves with the bill and prepare to comply beginning January 1, 2016. Here we review five essential things to know, followed by five potential traps for employers. First, the five things to know: Covered employers: If…

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Nov 05 2014
Drug and AlcoholOregonSafety and Health

Alert: Oregon voters approve recreational marijuana; are employers prepared?

The November 4, 2014, ballot results of Measure 91 are clear: Oregon voters have joined their Washington neighbors in approving recreational marijuana for individuals who are 21 or older. Employers in these states, as well as neighboring states where employees may cross the border to buy pot, should consider what to do next. The Oregon…

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Sep 29 2014
Leave LawsOregon

Actual Notice of FMLA Necessary to Hold Employees Accountable

The employee claimed that she did not know that her leave was being counted as FMLA and was not aware of the requirement that she must return within 12 weeks in order to protect her job. She alleged that if she had known of the expectations she would have expedited her treatment in order to…

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May 14 2014
HiringOregon

Register today: Tigard Form I-9 Workshop May 21st

In our I-9 workshop you will learn everything you need to know about filling out the I-9 Form accurately. We'll go through the motions in this interactive workshop including:     Filling out sample I-9 Forms,       Auditing the sample forms, and     Discussing the law and tricky situations to avoid Vigilant Employment Attorney, Lorraine Hoffman…

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