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Meal and Rest Period Laws
Oregon’s guidelines on meal and rest periods for employees.
Measure 91: How Does it Affect Your Practice
This past November voters approved Measure 91, making Oregon the third state - along with Colorado and Washington - to allow the possession and sale of marijuana rather than for strictly medical use. How does this affect your practice?
Non-Compete Agreements in Oregon
On January 1, 2008, a new Oregon non-competition law became effective. The purpose of this article is to describe the mechanics of the new law and to explore the new law’s impact upon veterinary practice owners seeking to protect their client base.
Oregon Paid Leave
The program is paid for by employers and employees. Employers with over 25 employees pay 40% and employees pay 60% of the contribution rate, which is 1 percent for 2023.
Oregon Sick Leave Law
With passage of Senate Bill 454 during the 2015 legislative session, all Oregon employers are required to implement a sick leave policy for employees. The law took effect January 1, 2016.
Practice Security and Workplace Violence
Building security and managing workplace violence are some of the most important aspects of a safe and productive veterinary practice.
Preventing Back Injuries
Ergonomic injuries are generally more expensive and debilitating than bites and scratches, especially if they involve the back, because they often involve damage to the body’s soft tissue.
Preventing Harassment at Your Practice
Harassment in the workplace is defined as any unwelcome conduct from a supervisor, coworker, volunteer, vendor or client whose actions, communication or behavior mocks, demeans, puts down, criticizes or ridicules another individual.
Relief DVM or Employee?
A worker providing services for pay is generally considered an employee by Oregon regulatory agencies – unless that worker meets the requirement for an independent contractor.