Oregon operates a state plan that the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has approved that applies to both public and private employers. Accordingly, Oregon employers are subject to the state OSHA’s standards rather than the federal OSHA standards. Oregon OSHA may adopt an emergency temporary standard (ETS) related
Archives for January 13, 2022
How To Hire A Virtual Assistant
When you feel overwhelmed at work, a virtual assistant may be the best option to help keep your email under control, your calendar up to date, and your meetings scheduled. A virtual assistant can be an excellent addition to your team. Here’s what you need to know about bringing one
Booster Mandate: Covered Employees in Puerto Rico Must Comply by January 31st
On December 31, 2021, Puerto Rico Governor Pedro Pierluisi issued Executive Order No. 2021-87 (EO) requiring first responders and certain private sector personnel to receive the COVID-19 vaccine booster shot in order to be considered fully vaccinated. The EO took effect immediately and requires covered employees to receive the
Join Me for a Two-Day FMLA Party: An FMLA Master Class!
As I celebrate my third anniversary at Littler, I’d like to invite you to an FMLA party.
Seriously.
A party where we spend seven hours together over two straight days discussing nothing but the F-M-L-A.
Are you excited yet!?! Let me explain more.
FMLA Master Class
For years, many of
Employers, Investors Take Notice of AI Tools to Speed Job Recruitment
Companies are looking for an edge in hiring through artificial intelligence and automation technology
The RIPTA Data Breach May Provide Valuable Lessons About Data Collection and Retention
Efforts to secure systems and data from a cyberattack often focus on measures such as multifactor authentication (MFA), endpoint monitoring solutions, antivirus protections, and role-based access management controls, and for good reason. But there is a basic principle of data protection that when applied across an organization can significantly reduce