
COVID-19
This page is designed to provide you new information regarding COVID-19 pertinent to employers and employees. This includes any new forms or updates as we get them. Thank you to our Industry Partners, highlighted below, for all of their help and resources. Click on the blue words to get the links.
National News
From The White House
Click on the blue link to see information regarding the following:
- Requiring All Employers with 100+ Employees to Ensure their Workers are Vaccinated or Tested Weekly
- Requiring Vaccinations for All Federal Workers and for Millions of Contractors that Do Business with the Federal Government
- Requiring Employers with More Than 100 Employees to Provide Time Off to Get Vaccinated
IEC National
IEC National Meets With Administration on Vaccine / Test Mandate
On Friday, October 22, IEC met with officials regarding the executive order last month, that would require companies of 100 or more employees to mandate a vaccine or regular testing.
IEC explained how Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) specifically stated that construction was a “low-exposure-risk-industry” and therefore, the industry should be excluded from the final rule. IEC also explained how the ETS could further exacerbate current workforce shortages faced by electrical contractors among other issues as also addressed in the Construction Industry Safety Coalition letter.
IEC also joined coalition partners in another letter to the Biden Administration requesting that it delay the mandate in Executive Order 14042, “Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors,” which requires all federal contractors to have their employees vaccinated by December 8.


Employer News
Forms
Medical and Religious Exception Request Forms
Including link for instructions to fill out the forms – scroll down on the page
Supreme Court Halts COVID-19 Vaccine Rule for US Businesses
Barran Liebman US Supreme Court Stays OSHA ETS – Upholds CMS Vaccine Mandate
Oregon Predicts Staggering Omicron Infections, Hospitalizations
Expands Vaccination Efforts Dramatically. Officials are worked breakthrough infections could spike in days ahead. See Governor Brown’s remarks.
OSHA Releases COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing Rules for Employers with 100 or More Employees
Important information from Barran Liebman released 11/4/21
Oregon Health Authority Recommendations and Requirements
Masks, Testing, Vaccinations, and Tracing
State of Oregon Masking Requirements – OHA
Masking is still required in Oregon in indoor settings and most outdoor settings – regardless of vaccination status – where physical distancing is not possible.
Settings That May Have More Guidance
COVID – 19 Additional Doses Current Recommendation
What You Need To Keep After Vaccination
Information on Contact Tracing
Financial and Small Business Help
Click on these links for help as an employer for financial and health guidance
U.S. Small Business Administration
COVID Loans and Additional Funding Updated for 2021
Important Information from our Industry Partners
SAIF
COVID-19 Safety Measures Can Get Us Back to Business
Barran Liebman
COVID Vaccination Mandates are Expected to Surge: Here’s What Oregon Employers Need To Know
Federal Executive Order on Businesses with 100 or More and Vaccine/Test Mandate
Employees Who Are Fired For Refusing COVID-19 Vaccine May Not be Eligible for Jobless Benefits
New Workplace Disability – ‘Long COVID’
Schwabe Williamson & Wyatt
Specific COVID Resources: Amanda Gamblin – Agamblin@schabe.com
Federated Insurance
Important Resources from HR Answers
Click Here for Resource Links to Include:
- Federal Guidance and Posters
- Center for Disease Control (CDC)
- US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
- Information from the Governors of Oregon, Washington, and California
- Protection Paid and Unpaid Leaves
- State Unemployment Links
- Work Share Program Links
- State Health Administration Links
- State Insurance Regulation Links
- State Occupational Safety and Health Links
Guidance from The Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention
On The Worksite
BOLI
- Masks, face shields, and face coverings
- Vaccinations
- Covid Testing Costs
- Quarantine Funds Available
- Unemployment Benefits
- Discrimination
- Sick Time
- Oregon Family Leave
- Final Pay
- Emergency Rulemaking
BOLI Guidelines for Worksite Safety
See Website for Updates
Additional Resources Construction Industry Specific

Employee Information
Here is some additional support information for your employees
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
Loss of Taste and Smell is the New Symptom of Coronavirus
Handwashing Guidelines from the CDC – English and Spanish
Unemployment Information
Applying for Unemployment Benefits
Food Stamps – Oregon
WIC – Oregon
A supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children
TANF – Oregon
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
Healthcare Options for Unemployed – Oregon
General Questions and Answers for Workers – Oregon
Information from RALI Oregon Rx Abuse Leadership Initiative
Oregon Recovery Network Sponsored by Google
OHA Behavioral Health Services and Crisis Lines
Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention
workplacesuicideprevention.com
Workingminds – suicide prevention in the construction workplace
