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Oregon set to collect contributions for paid leave benefits
Oregon, after years of preparation, is set to start collecting contributions from businesses and employees for a new ... Read more
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Oregon’s worker shortage will continue, experts say
The current worker shortage is a serious economic problem that began before the COVID-19 pandemic and will continue ... Read more
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Unemployment rate ticks up, but jobs recovery is complete
Oregon’s unemployment rate ticked up from 3.5% to 3.7% in August — the first increase since the big ... Read more
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Survey: Disrespect, more than low pay, drives resignations
More than a quarter of Oregonians have quit a job in the past two years, a new survey ... Read more
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State audit: Clackamas County primary tally was accurate
A state-ordered audit has concluded that Clackamas County’s tally of results from the May 17 primary election was ... Read more
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Minimum wage will increase July 1 in Oregon
Starting July 1, Oregon workers earning minimum wage will take home a little more pay each week. State ... Read more
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Oregon OSHA adopts permanent rules to protect farmworkers from high heat, wildfire smoke
SALEM — Oregon OSHA on Tuesday adopted permanent rules intended to protect workers, including farmworkers, from high heat ... Read more
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Labor commissioner is Oregon’s referee for business vs. workers
It’s Oregon’s mystery political job. One of five elected executive offices — alongside governor, secretary of state, treasurer and ... Read more
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Panel weighs comments on paid family and medical leave
An advisory panel seeks public comments as it writes rules for how Oregon will offer paid family and ... Read more
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Federal grant helps state improve access to jobless benefits
Oregon will spend more than $4.5 million from a new federal grant, one of four in the nation, ... Read more