March 25, 2022, Capitol Connect Newsletter
Policy updates, events and other news
March 11, 2022, Capitol Connect Newsletter
Policy updates, events and other news
OBI Welcomes New Board Members and Officers
OBI added more than a dozen board members, officers and executive committee members during its November 2021 and February 2022 board meetings.
Oregon Announces March 31 End to Indoor Mask Mandate
The Oregon Health Authority announced that it would rescind the indoor masking rule for employers no later than March 31. The rule could be relaxed sooner if hospitalization numbers drop.
From the Chair: Looking Forward to OBI’s Next Two Years
OBI is well-positioned to expand over the next two years, adding members across the state and focusing on small businesses and those in underrepresented sectors. The organization’s work is more necessary now than ever.
Supreme Court Blocks Employer Vaccine Mandate
The U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 13 blocked enforcement of the Biden administration’s vaccine mandate for large employers. It left in place a mandate for those who work in health care facilities.
Legislature Poised for Change as Legislative Days Approach
Two key legislators announced plans to leave their posts, and a prominent gubernatorial candidate has been told he’s ineligible to run. Meanwhile, three days of legislative hearings approach.
Leadership Summit Panelists Highlight Opportunities for Manufacturing
I had the distinct pleasure of moderating a manufacturing panel discussion earlier this month during the 19th Annual Oregon Leadership Summit. This year’s theme was Building Opportunity, which set the stage our panelists’ discussion about ways we can build opportunities for Oregon’s manufacturing employers and workers.
Celebrating the Launch of Oregon’s 10-Year Innovation Plan
Celebrating the Launch of Oregon’s 10-Year Innovation Plan By Karen Vineyard, chair, OBI board of directors Earlier this month, OBI hosted a discussion with Business Oregon and members of the Futures Commission to discuss the key takeaways and initiatives coming out of Oregon’s new 10-Year Innovation Plan, as well as the ways the plan can support OBI members…
OSHA Releases Rule Requiring Large Private Employers to Mandate Vaccines
Nov. 4, 2021 OSHA Releases Rule Requiring Large Private Employers to Mandate Vaccines On Thursday federal OSHA released the anticipated rule mandating vaccinations for all employees at private businesses with 100 or more employees. Employees will have until January 4, 2022 to be vaccinated or begin weekly testing. Employers are required to provide paid time off…