Coronavirus Relief:State Funding Allocations

State Support for Businesses:

The Governor announced on November 17th that "the state will commit $55 million in financial assistance to support Oregon businesses who have been impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. These funds will be allocated to counties to distribute to businesses who have been financially impacted, with a priority for the hospitality industry, businesses impacted by the freeze, small businesses, and women, Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and Tribal-owned businesses." See more in press release here.

OSHA Temporary Rule: Also important to note is the Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has adopted a temporary rule intended to limit the spread of coronavirus in all workplaces by requiring employers to carry out a comprehensive set of risk-reducing measures. The rule takes effect Nov. 16. See article with information on the measures in the Coos Bay World here

and more details on OSHA website here (scroll down just a bit).