This section helps HR professionals manage challenges that come with operating in multiple states, notably complying with differing state and key municipal laws, and addresses the pros and cons of having a centralized or decentralized HR department. Trends currently affecting multistate employers, such as leave laws and laws affecting the hiring process, are identified and discussed.
Oregon covered employers seeking to educate employees about the availability of reasonable accommodations for pregnancy-related conditions and to demonstrate compliance with Oregon law should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.
HR and legal considerations for employers regarding federal, state and local equal employment opportunity (EEO) laws, including discrimination, harassment and fair pay.