Some Oregonians are no doubt breathing clouds of relief with the introduction of Senate Bill 301, the Oregon Legislature’s proposal to protect...
MorePortland, Oregon, Issues Rules Implementing ‘Ban the Box’
In accordance with “Ban the Box” laws, Portland, Oregon, has issued an Ordinance that prohibits the use of background checks, criminal...
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Portland, Oregon’s ban-the-box law, the Removing Barriers to Employment Ordinance, took effect on July 1, 2016. The ordinance prohibits most...
MorePortland, Oregon Bans the Box
Portland’s City Council unanimously passed new rules that will significantly affect an employer’s ability to obtain and use criminal history...
MoreMarijuana is Now Legal in Oregon
The Measure 91 marijuana legalization initiative approved by Oregon voters is now in effect. That means that people 21 and over can now legally...
MoreOregon Governor Signs “Ban the Box” Legislation
Legislation restricting employers from inquiring about an applicant’s criminal background during the initial stages of the application process...
MoreWhat Does Alaska’s and Oregon’s Legalization of Marijuana Change for Employers?
On November 4, Oregon, Alaska, and the District of Columbia became the latest jurisdictions to pass referendums decriminalizing the recreational...
MoreOregon House Passes ‘Ban the Box’ Bill, Aimed at Helping Ex-Cons Get Jobs
The House approved a bill to ban employers from asking about a job candidate’s criminal history on an application. The bill is a...
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