SB 907 Gives employees right to refuse task

Posted on March 9, 2023 by dbleiler | 1 Comments

PASSED SB 907A makes it an unlawful practice for any person to bar or discharge from employment, or discriminate against an employee or prospective employee because they refused to expose themselves to serious injury or death from a hazardous condition at the place of employment when there are no reasonable alternatives and the person is acting in good faith. ~…

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SB 853A bans out-of-state commuting reimbursement

Posted on February 3, 2023 by dbleiler | 3 Comments

This bill as Amended prohibits state payment of travel costs to and from Oregon for state employees who telecommute from a principal work site located more than sixty miles from border of Oregon unless authorized under terms of a collective bargaining agreement. SB 853 A provides an exemption for telecommuting employees whose position necessitates them working from a principal work…

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