The Oregonian newspaper announced today that it had laid off 37 employees and for the first time, many in the newsroom. Prior layoffs have spared the newsroom and at most newspapers have focused on functions in advertising, accounting and part-time employees. The layoffs should not come as a surprise to anyone, however. In August of [...]
Senate Bill 1045 in the Oregon State Legislature would prohibit most employers from using credit checks when making hiring decisions. The bill past the state Senate today and now heads to the House.
If the house approves the bill, the new law will take effect on July 1st, 2010. Excluded from the law would be banks [...]
From the Oregonian:
Adidas has launched a restructuring of its North American headquarters in Portland that will ultimately increase employment by 60.
But the job mix will change at the athletic footwear and apparel maker’s North Portland offices, requiring the company to eliminate an unspecified number of positions, the company acknowledged Wednesday.
Adidas America spokeswoman Stephanie Von Allmen [...]
In an effort to reach more Oregonians with the news about state government’s next unpaid furlough day — Friday, Nov. 27 — media outlets can now access public service announcements on the state Web site, the Oregon Department of Administrative Services (DAS) announced Monday.
“The public service announcements should help the state notify Oregonians about the [...]
On Thursday, November 12th from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, the Clark County Board of Commissioners will conduct a work session for policy makers on Methamphetamine, it’s current impact on our communities, local prevention issues and future action steps. The Work Session is hosted by the Board of Clark County Commissioners and coordinated by the Clark [...]
The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) recently fined Providence Health Plans $30,000 for mishandling nearly 7,000 claims.
“In this tough economy, with health care costs continuing to rise, it is especially important to hold insurers accountable to ensure consumers receive the benefits they pay for,” said Insurance Division Administrator Teresa Miller.
Providence contracts with a [...]
