NEWS RELEASE: Labor Commissioner Avakian Statement on School Activities Legislation

[Burr, Charlie]

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For Immediate Release
February 20, 2015
CONTACT: Charlie Burr, (971) 673-0788 wk. or (503) 913-5407 mobile

Labor Commissioner Avakian Statement on School Activities Legislation

Portland, OR-Labor Commissioner Brad Avakian today issued the following statement in support of HB 2646<HB%202646>, a measure that provides up to eight hours of unpaid leave for parents to attend children's school activities and protection from retaliation for taking such time off.
"Too many parents struggle to balance the demands of work and raising a child. Oregon can help women and families succeed by protecting employees who take time off from work for school activities. According to a recent study by the Oregon Council on Civil Rights<http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&frm=1&source=web&cd=2&ved=0CCQQFjAB&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregon.gov%2Fboli%2Fdocs%2FPay%2520Inequality%2520Oregon%2520012314-Final.pdf&ei=r3HmVLrMNMjsoATd8oKADw&usg=AFQjCNHlrxmL3RKFMLNE1dDZufi8eW7_2A&sig2=H8Qp-hOsxEhTzwZ6y6_JWg&bvm=bv.86475890,d.cGU>, work-life conflict is a major driver behind the gender pay pap in Oregon. This bill supports families and provides protections for parents who take time off to get involved in their child's academic success."
The House Committee on Business and Labor heard the legislation earlier today in Hearing Room E.

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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