By National Retail Federation Press Release U.S. consumers are still buying more than last year, but spending growth is slowing as the economy settles down amid higher interest rates intended to reduce inflation, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz. “The economy was clearly more resilient in the first half […]

By Oregon Business and Industry, With Oregon’s paid family and medical leave insurance program, Paid Leave Oregon, only weeks away from implementation, experts with the Oregon Employment Department provided an overview of the program, discussed updates and answered questions from webinar attendees. Follow the links below to watch a recording of […]

By U.S. Senator Ron Wyden Press Release, Wyden Statement on Cyber Safety Review Board Investigation of Recent Microsoft Exchange Online Intrusion Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., released the following statement on the Department of Homeland Security announcement that its Cyber Safety Review Board will review the recent Microsoft Exchange […]

By Taxpayers Association of Oregon Foundation, In 2017, the Oregon legislature set up a government-run retirement system called OregonSaves. After years of delays, one of the program’s major deadlines came and went last month.   Businesses had until July 31, to either enroll in OregonSaves or certify that they already […]

By: Nicole Elgin and Becky Zuschlag Barran Liebman Law, On August 2, 2023, in its decision in Stericycle Inc., the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) adopted a new legal standard for evaluating workplace rules. Now, when an employer’s rule or policy is challenged, the NLRB’s General Counsel must prove that […]

By Oregon Attorney General News Release, Oregon was the first state in the nation to become a sanctuary state when leaders enacted a law in 1987 prohibiting state and local law enforcement and government agencies from assisting federal authorities with immigration enforcement. In 2021, the Oregon Legislature passed HB 3265, […]

By Oregon Business & Industry, OBI’s Manufacturing Council of Oregon will present its inaugural Manufacturer of the Year Awards on Oct. 6, which also will mark Manufacturing Day. OBI will present three separate Manufacturer of the Year Awards celebrating excellence in manufacturing. Process and Guidelines OBI will accept nominations for […]

By Oregon Small Business Association Foundation, Portland’s crime wave continues, while City Hall helplessly stands by. Early Sunday morning, Red Castle Games suffered its third break-in in two months, with this one racking up $15,000 to $25,000 (or more) in stolen goods and $10,000 in window repairs. The owners called 911, but it […]

By Alysha Phelps & Hannah LaChance Barran Law Earlier this summer, Governor Kotek signed Senate Bill (SB) 184, which modifies the child support reporting requirements for Oregon employers. Starting January 1, 2024, employers will need to include independent contractors in their reports to the Division of Child Support of the […]

What’s the coolest thing made in Oregon? Help us find out! By Oregon Business and Industry Oregon Business & Industry, in partnership with Here is Oregon, has launched the annual Coolest Thing Made in Oregon competition to celebrate the state’s vibrant and innovative manufacturing sector. We need your help to […]