by Rebecca Morrison-Stoney | Aug 5, 2018 | News and Press
Lowest on Record: Oregon Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.8 Percent in August Oregon’s unemployment rate was 3.8 percent in August, which was Oregon’s lowest unemployment rate since comparable records began in 1976. Oregon’s July unemployment rate was 3.9 percent. The...
by Rebecca Morrison-Stoney | Aug 1, 2018 | News and Press
Paid sick leave (effective January 1, 2018): Most workers earn a minimum of one hour of paid sick leave for every 40 hours worked. This leave may be used beginning on the 90th calendar day of employment. Employers must provide employees with a statement that includes...
by Rebecca Morrison-Stoney | Jul 10, 2018 | News and Press
We know the economy is beginning to run into capacity constraints. The biggest issue today facing Oregon firms is the ability to attract and retain workers. The labor market is getting tighter for two primary reasons: a strong economy, and demographics as retirements...
by Rebecca Morrison-Stoney | Jul 5, 2018 | News and Press
Lowest on Record: Oregon Unemployment Rate Drops to 3.9 Percent in July Oregon’s unemployment rate was 3.9 percent in July, which was Oregon’s lowest unemployment rate since comparable records began in 1976. Oregon’s June unemployment rate was 4.0 percent. The U.S....
by Rebecca Morrison-Stoney | Jul 1, 2018 | News and Press
Seattle’s PSST ordinance requires employers operating in Seattle to provide all employees with paid leave to care for themselves or a family member with a physical or mental health condition, medical appointment, or a critical safety issue. Seattle recently...
