Governor's Announcement on Face Coverings

ORLA is advising all industry members to follow all guidelines announced by the Oregon Health Authority and the Governor’s Office. Face coverings for employees and customers as stipulated in guidance documents are critical and must be taken seriously.

We know restaurants across this state will do whatever they can to make sure customers and employees are complying with face covering regulations. We hope fines will be imposed on customers, not businesses as a matter of common sense when customers forcibly refuse to wear face masks causing confrontational problems with industry employees - many of which are young Oregonians learning customer service and problem-solving skills as part of a first-time job.

Update: Effective July 15, face coverings are required outdoors.

For quick reference, see the following guidance:

• Statewide mask, face shield, face covering guidance
• Guidance and best practices from OSHA on face covering challenges with customers
• Mask wearing and the American with Disabilities Act (Disability Rights of Oregon)

As always, if you have questions related to guidance and best practices for restaurant and lodging operations, reach out to your statewide association.