Bio, Business and Good Beans: A Roadmap for Reopening Workplaces in Oregon & SW Washington

As many businesses throughout the Pacific Northwest will soon start the process of phased reopening or have already reopened to some extent, this requires employers to take new measures to protect their employees, their operations, and their customers. This session will provide an overview of issues involved with reopening workplaces, including divergent approaches in Oregon and Washington; guidelines and resources; best practices and common requirements; and rehiring and documentation. Now more than ever, employers need to remain vigilant in staying informed about potential risks and proactive in adopting proper procedure to reduce them.

Speaker: Amy Robinson is an attorney who represents public and private employers throughout Washington and Oregon in a broad range of workplace-related issues. She skillfully handles matters for clients regarding wage-and-hour, leave laws, disability and accommodation, and complaints related to discrimination, retaliation, and harassment. Amy is adept at guiding employers through policy and handbook creation, crafting employment contracts, and various other agreements.