ADVOCACY BRIEFS

​Oregon Paid Leave: The PFMLI program goes into effect January 1, 2023, and is funded by employer and employee contributions. Employers with less than 25 employees are not required to contribute to the program, but their employees are. Employers will be required to participate in the program or provide an equivalent plan. Read ORLA's FAQ.

Protecting TRT: Travel Lane County are asking Commissioners to consider initiatives that support the best use of TRT dollars and help drive winter business like an indoor multi-use facility. Show your support.

INDUSTRY UPDATES

Oregon Hospitality Members Celebrated: ORLA honored four industry professionals during its annual Conference September 11 for their outstanding contributions to the industry. Watch the videos highlighting these statewide awards.

Participate in the Kids Live Well Program: The National Restaurant Association plans to expand its Kids Live Well (KLW) program to 45,000 additional restaurants and food service locations as well as create educational resources for restaurants to support healthier food options. To learn how you can participate, visit Restaurant.org.

HEADLINES

• National Restaurant Association asks for relief for Economic Injury Disaster Loan recipients
  
• Portland police to return dedicated team of officers to city’s Old Town
• OLCC Minor Decoy activity returns after pandemic prolonged hiatus
• People with disabilities sue over blocked Portland sidewalks
• OED online upgrades begin with new portal for employers
• Culinary Arts program provides recipes for student success​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

ORLA Taste Oregon Legislative Reception

February 21, 2023 | Salem
Taste Oregon provides restaurant and lodging industry members the exclusive opportunity to speak openly with Oregon’s law and policy makers, including state Legislators, in a casual setting. It’s critical we have a strong showing of industry members in attendance to remind legislators hospitality businesses matter.
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VIDEO

90 Second Advocacy Update
Hear the latest update from National Restaurant Association EVP for Public Affairs Sean Kennedy on everything happening in D.C., how it impacts the restaurant industry, and how you can stay engaged. Get more information by visiting Restaurantsact.com.

TRAINING

Apply Today for the 2023 OTLA
This annual experiential learning program is targeted to public and private sector tourism professionals who are seeking to grow their career accomplishments and make positive, lasting contributions to the state’s tourism economy and its success. Learn more.

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