Idaho Governor Announces Guidelines Permitting a Phased Re-opening of Idaho’s...
On April 23, 2020, Idaho’s Governor Little adopted “Guidelines” that constitute a “data-driven approach to opening up Idaho’s economy.” The proposed approach is intended to reduce the risk of COVID-19...
View ArticleStaying Connected with Your Employees: Temporary Hours Reduction or Work...
Employers facing changes in their business or broader economic downturns must find ways to respond and weather the storm. Typically, this means cutting expenses, while maintaining their ability to...
View ArticleTen Things to Consider In Getting Back to Work
As restrictions are easing, employers are planning for and starting to bring people back to work. In these extraordinary times, everyone recognizes that things will not be business as usual. Here is...
View ArticleCalifornia Modifies California’s Workers’ Compensation Laws to Deal with...
In yet another effort to adapt California law to the current pandemic, on May 6, 2020 California Governor Newsom signed Executive Order N-62-20 (the “Order”). As it pertains to workers’ compensation...
View ArticleReopening Oregon: Governor Brown Releases Details and Guidance for Businesses
On Thursday, May 7, 2020 – six weeks after Oregon Governor Brown announced a statewide “Stay Home” order – Governor Brown released details for Reopening Oregon over the coming weeks and months. The...
View ArticleFace Coverings Are Now Required for Employees of Select Oregon Businesses
Pursuant to new Oregon Health Authority (OHA) guidance issued May 15, 2020, employers in certain businesses must require employees, contractors, and volunteers to wear a mask, face covering, or face...
View ArticleAlaska Reopens for Business
Much of Alaska will be allowed to reopen as of 8 a.m. on May 22. Governor Dunleavy has announced that the state will move straight from its current Phase II of the Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan,...
View ArticleThe Status of Washington’s COVID-19 Restrictions: Phased Reopening, Contact...
Phased Reopening As part of his proclamation extending the Stay Home – Stay Healthy Order through May 31, Governor Inslee established a phased approach to reopening the state: Safe Start Washington....
View ArticleBe Aware: SHSH Violations Will Be Treated As WISHA Violations
In response to recent developments displaying the difficulties in enforcing Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home Stay Healthy” order (“SHSH”), the state Department of Labor & Industries has acted. Now...
View ArticleWashington’s Safe Start Proclamation for Phased Reopening Includes a Mandate...
At midnight on May 31, Governor Inslee’s “Stay Home – Stay Healthy” order expired, replaced by his “Safe Start – Stay Healthy” order of the same day (“Safe Start Proclamation”). Under the Safe Start...
View ArticleOregon Issues New COVID-19 Guidance for Employers as Most Counties Enter Phase 2
We continue to track Governor Brown’s plans for Oregon’s phased reopening, and the impact on Oregon employers. Select Oregon counties have been approved to move into Phase 2 effective June 5, 2020,...
View ArticleOregon Employers in Counties Entering Phase II May Begin Limited Return to...
Governor Brown’s latest Executive Order, 20-27, issued June 5, 2020 provides comprehensive guidance for Oregon employers as the majority of the state enters Phase II of Oregon’s reopening plan. In...
View ArticleWashington Governor Extends Proclamation Requiring Accommodation of High-Risk...
Governor Inslee has extended – until at least August 1, 2020 – his proclamation prohibiting all Washington employers from failing to provide accommodations to workers at high risk should they contract...
View ArticleEmployees May Now Bring Direct Claims Against Employers for Alleged...
Amendments to the Washington Paid Family and Medical Leave Act (“WPFMLA”) that went into effect June 11, 2020 include a new private right of action for employees. Under the WPFMLA, employers are...
View ArticleBOLI Releases Oregon Workplace Fairness Act Model Policy
The October 1, 2020 deadline for Oregon employers to update their non-discrimination policies is approaching. In 2019, the Oregon Legislature passed the Workplace Fairness Act (the “Act”), which made...
View ArticleOregon Employers Must Post Pregnancy Accommodation Notice and Distribute...
Effective January 1, 2020, Oregon law requires employers with six or more employees to make reasonable accommodations for known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or a related medical...
View ArticleGovernor Inslee Announces Statewide Mask Mandate in Washington
On June 23, Governor Jay Inslee announced that facial coverings will be mandatory statewide. Starting Friday, June 26, anyone in a public space must wear face coverings. The mandate includes indoor...
View ArticleUtah Counties Require Face Coverings
On June 25, Governor Gary Herbert approved requests by leaders in Salt Lake and Summit Counties to require face coverings in indoor and outdoor settings where social distancing is difficult or...
View ArticleUpdated Face Covering Guidance for Oregon Businesses
Oregon Governor Kate Brown issued an order this week making her earlier Mask, Face Shield, and Face Covering Guidance applicable statewide effective July 1, 2020. Although the media has generally...
View ArticleCloth Face Coverings Are Now Required in Anchorage
Anchorage Mayor Ethan Berkowitz has issued Emergency Order EO-13, requiring that all individuals in Anchorage wear masks or cloth face coverings when “indoors in public settings or communal spaces...
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