While NWJP continues to take calls and questions from the community, these resources may also answer pressing questions for workers in Oregon.
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Housing Updates
(Updates as of December 21, 2020)
The state of Oregon has new and stronger protections for certain renters. To see if you qualify for this stronger eviction protection, click here or call Community Alliance of Tenants at 503-288-0130 (Tuesdays 6-7 PM and Saturdays 1-2 PM).
Multnomah County has also extended the eviction moratorium until at least July 2, 2021. Check out this flyer to find out how to write your landlord to use the grace period.
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Sick and Family Leave for Covid-19
VIDEOS:
OregonLawHelp.org:
A Better Balance:
U.S. Department of Labor:
- New Temporary Federal Leave Rights Fact Sheet
- New Temporary Federal Leave Rights FAQ
- FMLA (family leave) and Covid-19 FAQ
- Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave Poster
Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI):
Family Values at Work and National Employment Law Project:
- COVID-19, Paid Leave, and Unemployment Flow Chart
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Workplace Health and Safety for Covid-19
VIDEOS:
The National Council for Occupational Safety and Health:
Staying Safe During COVID-19 - Worker Rights and Strategies
US OSHA:
- Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for Covid-19 (pdf)
- Protecting Workers during a Pandemic Fact Sheet
- Right to Refuse Dangerous Work
- 11 Translations of OSHA Poster on Coronavirus Prevention in the Workplace
Ombudsman for Injured Workers
- Oregon Workers' Compensation - Exposure to COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
OR OSHA
COSH Network
- Coronavirus: Resources for Workers
- Know Your Rights to a Safe and Healthy Workplace
- Guidance for Cashiers in Retail Establishements (NEW)
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Disability Rights for Covid-19
US Equal Opportunity Commission:
Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI):
Disability Rights Oregon:
Job Accommodation Network (JAN):
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Unemployment Insurance for Covid-19
VIDEO:
Legal Aid Services of Oregon
National Employment Law Project
Oregon Employment Department:
Causa Oregon:
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Wage and Hour Rights for Covid-19
U.S. Department of Labor:
Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI):
- What the Law Considers Paid Time (or Volunteer Time)
- Final Paycheck Fact Sheet
- Business Closures and Wage Security Fund
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Additional Resources for Workers
Employment Attorney Christina Stephenson Covid KYR Infographics
(NWJP does not endorse any candidate for office)
Dos materiales en Español -
- https://www.opb.org/news/article/coronavirus-pandemia-preguntas-mas-frecuentes-distanciamiento-social-papel-higinico/
- https://www.opb.org/news/article/cuarentena-oregon-lo-que-necesita-saber/
Comprehensive information on COVID 19 in 57 languages
Resources for domestic workers at National Domestic Worker Alliance
Mutual Aid (where you can request direct assistance, like grocery drops and other things) Map