Statewide Mask Mandate Begins 8/27
Governor Kate Brown today announced new statewide outdoor mask requirements to help stop the spread of the highly contagious Delta variant. Effective Friday, August 27, masks will be required in
Category: Industry Issues
Oregon OSHA Free Online Spanish Fall Protection Training
Oregon OSHA launches free Spanish online training for fall protection in construction Employers and workers who speak Spanish and engage in construction activities in Oregon now have a free and
Member Update: COVID-19 Guidelines and Resources
It has been several months since I have been in contact to update you about COVID-19 and its effect on the construction industry. I want to thank you for all that you have done to keep your
Portland’s Ramsay Signs Featured in WSJ Article
Oregon-Columbia Chapter member Ramsay Signs Inc. was featured in a November 15, 2020 Wall Street Journal article (click here to view article; subscription required). The article, titled “Coronavirus Surge Tests
Clackamas County Wildfire Long-Term Recovery – Volunteer Opportunity
Long-Term Recovery Group details: Clackamas County’s wildfire long-term recovery (going beyond the relief and initial cleanup to actual rebuilding of homes and lives) may last months to years. Disasters are
Ensuring Your Construction Project Remains Insured
Developers, builders, and designers often neglect important details of insurance coverage. Coverage denials can result from deferring to “standard” insurance forms, relying on informal broker assurances and not taking the
Action Alert: Help Block Surprise Federal Tax on PPP Loan Forgiveness
Tell President Trump and Congress to enact legislation this year to protect construction jobs by blocking a surprise federal tax increase of up to 37 percent on Paycheck Protection Program (PPP)
CAT Forms Now Available Online
Forms for Oregon’s Corporate Activity Tax are now available on the Department of Revenue website. Go to the Revenue forms page and scroll down to Corporate Activity Tax or type
Sunset of FFCRA Required Leaves and Implementation of Option Continuation
Last year federal government passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”) which required a majority of employers to provide emergency paid sick and/or family and medical leave benefits related
Protect Workers This Winter
The following OSHA article was re-published in HR Advantage, a publication by HR Answers, AGC’s human resources partner, and is a good reminder for employers who have employees working outside