Workplace Security: Oregon
Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.
Author: Leanne Coffman, The Safety Training Solution LLC
Summary
- Oregon has adopted the Uniform Trade Secrets Act. See Trade Secrets.
- Comprehensive laws in Oregon require notification to affected residents if a data breach occurs. See Oregon Consumer Information Protection Act.
- Oregon is a Shall Issue state, meaning that officials must issue a concealed handgun permit (CCW) to applicants meeting the state's qualifications. See Guns and Weapons in the Workplace.
- Oregon employers must address emergency procedures and fire prevention under state requirements that mirror federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards. See Emergency Plans and Emergency Closings.