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Compliance Corner
September 24, 2020
OP-ED: Takeaways from the Labor Department’s revised FFCRA regulations
Employers should be aware of these federal updates and may need to consider adjustments to policies and practices.
Compliance Corner
January 24, 2019
OP-ED: Tips for Oregon employers handling workplace injuries
It is the peak of ski season, and it seems like everyone is talking about his or her weekends spent on the mountain. In light of this, if an employee […]
Compliance Corner
May 24, 2018
OP-ED: Mark it on the calendar — predictive scheduling law is coming
Last summer, the Oregon Legislature passed Senate Bill 828 鈥� the first state predictive scheduling law. Similar ordinances are in place in select cities 鈥� including San Francisco, Seattle and […]
News
- $960,000 office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 10, 2026
- Two projects in historic districts in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 10, 2026
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
