NEWS RELEASE: Labor Commissioner Avakian Statement on Paid Sick Days Legislation

[Burr, Charlie]

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For Immediate Release
February 16, 2015
CONTACT: Charlie Burr, (971) 673-0788 wk. or (503) 913-5407 mobile

Labor Commissioner Avakian Statement on Paid Sick Days Legislation

Portland, OR-Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian today issued the following statement in support of paid sick days legislation:

Oregon can modernize its workplace rules and give employers the certainty that comes with a statewide system by passing sick days legislation. Despite recent gains made by Portland and Eugene, 47 percent of private sector workers around the state will still not be able to accrue sick days on the job once the Eugene ordinance takes effect. When you look at low-wage workers, the gap is greater still: 71 percent of low-wage workers - disproportionately women and people of color - lack sick days protection.

Our agency's experience with employer compliance training and local ordinance enforcement will help us oversee implementation that's fair to both employees and businesses alike. This legislation can help close Oregon's wage gap and will benefit working families, businesses and communities around the state.

For more information about BOLI's efforts to support Oregon employers and protect Oregon's workforce, visit http://www.oregon.gov/BOLI.

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Charlie Burr
Communications Director
Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industries
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 1045
Portland, Oregon  97232
Tel:  971-673-0788
Cell: 503-913-5407

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