Tag Archives: BOLI

5 Oregon health care lawsuits that could rock the industry in 2023

A number of high-profile lawsuits were filed this year that could have big implications for health care in Oregon. The parties include large hospital systems and the association that represents them, the state’s largest nurses’ union and the Oregon Health Authority. Request full-text (for State Agency patrons only) Source: 5 Oregon health care lawsuits that […]
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Contractors Say a City Policy to Boost Workers’ Rights is Benefiting an Embattled, Out-of-Town Security Giant

In March 2020, the Portland City Council voted unanimously to change the rules for city contractors. The upshot: To get a contract with the city, companies had to obtain a “labor peace agreement” with a union. In such an agreement, companies pledge to remain neutral in any union negotiations and not to block labor organizing. […]
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Court denies Gresham baker, but orders new look at damages

The panel upholds the 2017 decision over a refusal to bake a cake for a same-sex couple, but overturns $135,000 award. The Oregon Court of Appeals has added a twist in its latest decision in the long-running case of a Gresham baker’s refusal to bake a wedding cake for a same-sex couple back in 2013. […]
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Oregon appeals court upholds discrimination ruling in Sweet Cakes case, but vacates penalties

For a second time, Oregon judges have found a former Gresham bakery could not refuse service to a same-sex couple on religious grounds. But the court found problems with a $135,000 ruling. Source: Oregon appeals court upholds discrimination ruling in Sweet Cakes case, but vacates penalties

Oregon lawmakers, Gov. Kate Brown exercised little oversight over tardy efforts to launch paid leave

Gov. Kate Brown and Oregon lawmakers appear to have done little to keep Oregon’s new paid family and medical leave program on track to launch in January 2023. Request full-text (for State Agency patrons only) Source: Oregon lawmakers, Gov. Kate Brown exercised little oversight over tardy efforts to launch paid leave

Oregon’s wildfire season is off to a slow start, but crews sit ready and waiting

While every wildfire is potentially serious, residents of the Pacific Northwest have so far been spared the massive evacuations, toxic air and constant anxiety brought on by fire seasons of years past. Source: Oregon’s wildfire season is off to a slow start, but crews sit ready and waiting

State labor report: Capitol is a hostile work environment

An Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries investigation released Thursday finds state lawmakers didn’t do enough to stop sexual harassment in the Capitol. As a result, the five-month investigation concludes the Capitol is a hostile workplace. Source: State labor report: Capitol is a hostile work environment

BOLI: Legislative leaders failed to curb harassment

A five-month state investigation found that Democratic leaders in the Oregon Legislature knew legislative employees in the Capitol worked in a “hostile” environment amid pervasive sexual harassment but did little about it. Source: Pamplin Media Group – BOLI: Legislative leaders failed to curb harassment

Oregon Legislature to release sexual harassment records

SALEM — After losing an appeal, leaders in the Oregon Legislature said Wednesday they’ll obey a judge’s order to turn over documents to the state’s labor commissioner, who is investigating sexual harassment at the Capitol.Senate President Peter Courtney and House Speaker Tina Kotek said they would do so only reluctantly. Their decision came just hours […]
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Oregon Legislators Must Cooperate With Harassment Investigation, Judge Rules

Lawmakers and other officials have refused to comply with subpoenas since August. A Multnomah County judge said Monday that’s not legal. Source: Oregon Legislators Must Cooperate With Harassment Investigation, Judge Rules