11/18/2020
On November 18, 2020, the Oregon Health Authority issued new, stricter Statewide Freeze Guidance on Masks, Face Coverings and Face Shields, following Governor Kate Brown’s issuance of a new Executive Order 20-65. READ MORE
11/13/2020
On November 5, Oregon OSHA finally published OAR 437-001-0744 Addressing COVID-19 Workplace Risks (the Rule) after months of various drafts, feedback from businesses, and revisions. The Rule will become effective November 16, 2020. READ MORE
7/31/2020
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently issued guidance for employers addressing the reporting of qualified sick leave wages and qualified family leave wages paid to employees under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). READ MORE
6/29/2020
In a whirlwind legislative session that lasted three days, the Oregon Legislature enacted a bill on June 26, 2020 designed to give relief to homeowners and landlords hard hit by the Covid-19 crisis. READ MORE
6/4/2020
Late on Wednesday, June 3rd, Congress passed the Paycheck Protection Flexibility Act ("PPFA"). READ MORE
5/15/2020
On May 7, 2020, Governor Brown issued Reopening Oregon, her first detailed plan on restarting public life and business. The plan calls for minor statewide changes to begin on May 15th and sets out a plan for reopening by county. READ MORE
5/13/2020
On May 13th, the SBA and Treasury released a new FAQ #46 on PPP loans that will provide significant comfort to borrowers of smaller loans. READ MORE
5/4/2020
This UPDATED Special Alert provides an overview of various federal and state regulatory actions issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic compiled by FWW. READ MORE
4/22/2020
Credit Unions continue to face the challenge of providing critical financial services while creating and maintaining a safe workplace for their employees. With the layers of guidance from federal, state, and local governments, this has been no easy feat. READ MORE
4/17/2020
This UPDATED Special Alert provides an overview of various federal and state regulatory actions issued in response to the COVID-19 pandemic compiled by FWW. READ MORE