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Oregon Bolsters Worker Protections from Hazardous Conditions

Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 907), which further protects employees from hazardous work conditions. Senate Bill 907 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2024.

Oregon Adds Public Service Protections

Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 3028), which adds protections for an employee that is appointed to a board, commission, council, or committee. House Bill 3028 is effective immediately.

Oregon Extends Protections to Registered Apprentices and On-the-Job Training Workers

Oregon has enacted legislation (House Bill 3307), which extends certain workplace protections to registered apprentices and those in private employer on-the-job training programs. House Bill 3307 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2024.

Oregon Extends New Hire Reporting Requirements

The state of Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 184) that extends new hire reporting requirements to independent contractors. Senate Bill 184 takes effect on Jan. 1, 2024, and is not retroactive.

Oregon Expands Family Leave Act

Oregon has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 999), which, for leave purposes, amends the definition of a one-year period, expands who qualifies as a family member, and adds employee reinstatement requirements under the Oregon Family Leave Act, among other things. Most of the changes take effect on Sept. 3, 2023.

Oregon’s new PFML requirements

Oregon is implementing a Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance program (Paid Leave Oregon) funded by a new payroll tax. As this new tax takes effect on Jan. 1, 2023, we wanted to provide more information about this change.

Oregon adds rules to new paid family and medical leave insurance program

The Oregon Employment Department (OED) has added more rules to the Oregon Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (PFMLI) program, providing clarification for employers.

Oregon enacts final rule on Heat Hazards

Oregon has enacted a final rule that requires employers to provide protections to workers that are exposed to high heat. The final rule is effective immediately.

Oregon requires wildfire smoke exposure training

Oregon has enacted a final rule that requires employers to take certain safety steps related to wildfire smoke exposure. The final rule took effect on July 1, 2022.

Oregon law establishes overtime threshold for agricultural workers

On April 15, 2022, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed into law House Bill 4002 (HB 4002), which establishes the maximum hours an agricultural worker may work before overtime pay is required. Under current law, Oregon employers are not required to pay overtime to agricultural workers.

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Regional Alerts

Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, West-Virginia

West Virginia has enacted Senate Bill 272, also known as the West Virginia Employment Law Workers Classification Act (the Act). The Act takes effect on June 9, 2021.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Texas-

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in Texas has ruled that employers are prohibited from discriminating against LGBTQ workers under the Texas Commission on Human Rights Act (TCHRA).

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Oregon-

The Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) has recently released guidance on the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) in the form of frequently asked questions.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, New-York-

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed Senate Bill S854A also known as the Marihuana Regulation and Taxation Act (the Act) into law. The Act, which is effective immediately, legalizes recreational marijuana use and establishes employment protections for recreational marijuana users.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, New-Mexico-

New Mexico has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 35) that will require employers to pay high school workers at least the minimum wage per hour.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, New-Jersey-

The New Jersey Supreme Court has clarified the scope of the state's Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA).

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, New-Jersey-

The New Jersey Department of Labor (NJDOL) has released guidance clarifying the circumstances in which employers may require their employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination prior to returning to work.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Michigan-

Michigan has enacted legislation (House Bill 4047) that will provide funding to continue and expand hazard pay for direct care workers.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Kentucky-

Kentucky has enacted legislation (House Bill 210) that amends and expands a state law that requires employers to provide leave to employees who adopt a child.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Illinois-

Illinois has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 1480) that restricts the use of conviction records for employment purposes. Senate Bill 1480 took effect immediately.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Illinois-

The Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) has provided guidance on providing employees pay, leave, and flexibility so they can get the COVID-19 vaccination.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Delaware-

Delaware has enacted legislation (Senate Bill 32) that expressly prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals based on hair texture and protective hairstyles. Senate Bill 32 takes effect immediately.

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Compliance-Corner-, State-Compliance-Update, Texas-

The cities of Dallas and San Antonio, Texas enacted ordinances that would require employers to provide paid sick leave to covered employees.

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