ADVOCACY BRIEFS

DHS, DOL Release H-2B Visas: The Departments of Homeland Security and Labor are now accepting petitions for an additional 35,000 H-2B worker visas for the second half of FY 2022. AHLA was part of a coalition to help get this in action.

Paid Family Leave: OED and the Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance Division are working to launch a new program in 2023 requiring a 60/40 percent employee/employer split in contributions to a fund for specific family and medical leave needs. 

INDUSTRY UPDATES

Comments Welcome: Travel Oregon's revised draft 10-year strategic vision is open for review and public comment through June 7. ORLA is part of a strategy review committee helping support the revision process, provide feedback and continue industry engagement.

Heat and Smoke Rules: Oregon OSHA adopted administrative rules to protect employees from excessive heat and smoke, including a requirement for employers to provide paid breaks increasing length as heat intensifies. The heat and smoke rules take effect June 15 and July 1, respectively.

HEADLINES

• Gas prices, inflation impacting summer travel more than Covid
• Oregon women's’ success at the ballot box draws national attention
• Oregon grocers abandon push to privatize liquor sales
• Boiled Down: A Conversation with AHLA's Chip Rogers​
• ORLA CEO recognized for leadership, innovation supporting hospitality​
• AAHOA names new President and CEO​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

One Big Night - Dinner & Auction

June 7, 2022 | DoubleTree by Hilton, Portland
​Enjoy a lavish evening with silent auction followed by dinner and live auction. Your participation will support ORLA’s Political Action Committee and the election of pro-hospitality industry candidates.

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WEBINAR

Tip Pooling and Overtime Compliance
ORLA is hosting a webinar to address FAQs relating to compliance with FLSA, overtime, and tip pooling in Oregon. Representatives from the Department of Labor, Wage & Hour Division will discuss what issues operators are having the most difficulty with and how they can prepare for a potential contact from the Department of Labor.

PODCAST

ORLA Talks with AHLA's Chip Rogers
In the latest Boiled Down podcast, we have a conversation with one of the hospitality industry’s most influential leaders, Chip Rogers, President & CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), about ARPA, travel recovery, federal advocacy, and initiatives addressing workforce issues.

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