Commentary: Are you considering a layoff?

Commentary: Are you considering a layoff?

Commentary by, Kat Rutledge, Director of the KCC Small Business Development Center
We know one of your greatest concerns is that of your employees, your people. We know that you don’t want to eliminate jobs or lay people off, even temporarily, but we are all in difficult times. So, what do you need to know before you make that decision?

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COVID-19 Related business layoffs, closures, and unemployment insurance

COVID-19 Related business layoffs, closures, and unemployment insurance

The health and safety of workplaces is of utmost importance to the Oregon Employment Department, and the agency’s mission is to support business and promote employment. The Employment Department has guidance available to employers, workers, and job seekers impacted by the COVID-19 coronavirus situation.

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