Oregon relies heavily on its manufacturing sector for good jobs and steady tax revenue. The state’s manufacturers could benefit significantly from post-pandemic investments and policies, but doing so will require the engagement of state and local governments.
The heat and smoke rules are lengthy and complex, and complying with them will be difficult. We have distilled the requirements of each set of rules and produced a pair of high-level explainer documents.
By continually layering on new taxes, Oregon’s cities and counties harm employers and employees while placing future revenue collection at risk.
Oregon OSHA has proposed workplace heat and smoke rules that will cause employers to cancel shifts and employees to lose money. They also will force employers, once again, to become mask police.
A look back at the 2022 legislative session from a business perspective. Which bills passed, which bills failed, and which bills do we expect to see in future sessions?
OBI’s annual meeting will take place at the Salem Convention Center and feature a gubernatorial candidate forum involving the winners of the Democratic and Republican primaries as well as other candidates likely to mount competitive campaigns.
The first three webinars, which provide an overview of the program and equivalent-plan guidance, have been scheduled.
The June 15 webinar will run from 11 a.m. to noon. Attorney Nicole Elgin with Barran Liebman LLP will discuss what managers should know and do when confronted by a union organizing drive.
The Summit will include field & industry tours, general session speakers, and a series of discussion panels focused on regional economic updates, federal and state legislative updates, program and industry updates, and more.
The May 17 webinar featured Don Mazziotti of the Oregon Alcohol and Drug Policy Commission, who discussed the state’s substance abuse disorder epidemic, how it effects workplaces and what employers can do to address it.
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