In November, 1986–the last time there was no incumbent on the ballot in Oregon’s 4th Congressional district–Ronald Reagan was in the White House, the Berlin Wall was still standing, and Boston’s “Amanda” was at the top of the charts.
Voters in Oregon’s 4th Congressional District will be choosing a new representative this fall as Peter DeFazio gets ready to retire after 18 terms. But while just one Republican filed to run, Democrats will have eight choices on the ballot in next month’s primary.
Changes to Oregon employment laws taking effect next year include Extended State of Public Health Emergency and Impact on Leave Entitlements, Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act, Oregon Family Leave Act Amendments, and workplace safety.
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May 7, 2021
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Today House Bill 3178 passed the Oregon Senate. It will provide immediate relief to workers and employers deeply impacted by COVID-19 and help get more Oregonians back to work without losing money.
“This is a common sense policy that will make a big difference,” says Val Hoyle, Oregon Labor Commissioner. “As Oregon’s economy continues to reopen, we must do everything we can to support workers and businesses. Oregonians are still juggling disrupted childcare, part-time school, financial challenges, and the continued risk of COVID-19 – everyone can’t simply go back to work as if it’s February 2020. Now, workers will have support to get back to work part time without losing money each week and businesses can slowly open up as it’s safe to do so.”