The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, the federal appellate court with jurisdiction over much of the western United States (including Washington, Oregon, California and Idaho), ruled last week that an employee’s temporary impairment can qualify as a
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World of Employment, published by Stoel Rives LLP, focuses on employment law topics relevant to employers and HR professionals. The blog covers state and federal employment regulations, compliance with wage and hour laws, paid leave programs, and employer obligations under various labor statutes. It addresses issues such as credentialing and verification in healthcare employment, impacts of federal government shutdowns on employment practices, and requirements for federal contractors including affirmative action and reporting obligations. The blog provides guidance on navigating complex employment challenges, regulatory updates, and practical considerations for managing workforce policies and legal risks.
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Spring Cleaning for your Oregon Leave Law Policies
As Oregon’s April 2022 snowstorm becomes a distant memory, it’s time for some spring cleaning of employer leave policies. There are two recent changes that may require updates to your employee handbook.
Oregon Paid Sick Leave—Expanded to Account for Evacuation…
California Court of Appeal Removes Another Arrow from The Quiver of Employers
On March 23, 2022, in Estrada v. Royalty Carpet Mills, Inc., the California Court of Appeal for the Fourth District created a split in authority when they held that wage-and-hour lawsuits brought under California’s Private Attorneys General Act cannot be…
NLRB GC Asks Board To Revisit Standard For Analyzing Employee Handbooks
By John Dudrey & Adam Belzberg
Since August 2021, three of the five members of the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB” or “Board”) have been appointed by Democratic presidents, including two members appointed by President Biden. Earlier this year, the Democratic majority announced in Stericyle, Inc.,…
California Provides Employees with Another Bucket of COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Leave
California Provides Employees with Another Bucket of COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Leave
On February 9, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom approved Senate Bill 114 (“SB 114”), which entitles most California employees to a new bucket of COVID-19 supplemental paid sick leave. …
Oregon Health Authority Announces Sunset Date for Indoor Mask Requirements
By John Dudrey & Todd Hanchett
On February 7, 2022, the Oregon Health Authority (“OHA”) announced that it would lift the general state-wide indoor mask requirement no later than March 31, 2022. Per the OHA, the mask requirement for schools will also lifted by March 31,…
COVID-19 Vaccine and Mask Mandates – Comparison of Select States
On January 13, 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued a stay of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (“OSHA”) COVID vaccine-or-test rule for large employers. Although the OSHA rule is effectively off the table, there are still a host…
California Supreme Court Provides Clarity on Which Standard to Use for Retaliation Cases
On January 27, 2022, the California Supreme Court in Lawson v. PPG Architectural Finishes, Inc., No. S266001, 2022 WL 244731 (Cal. Jan. 27, 2022), addressed the issue of which standard courts must use when analyzing retaliation claims brought under California…
2021 Brought More Regulations for California Employers
2021 was another important year for California employers. From decisions by the California Supreme Court regarding employees’ rights to premium pay for missed meal and rest breaks, to legislation expanding the scope of protected leave for California employees, to new…
Supreme Court Blocks OSHA’s Vaccine-or-Test Mandate but Allows CMS Vaccination Mandate for Most Health Care Workers
Today, the Supreme Court blocked the Biden Administration’s vaccine-or-test mandate for large employers, known as the Emergency Temporary Standard (“ETS”), which we wrote about here. The Court held that the federal agency that issued the ETS, the Occupational Safety…