Session Description
Meet with state agencies to learn more about what employer resources are available to Oregon businesses. Each agency will provide an overview of employer services and provide tips for employers to get the resources they need. You won’t want to miss these information packed sessions with state agencies! Community Q&A will follow.
Agencies
Oregon Department of Revenue (ODR), Withholding and Payroll Outreach
The primary function of the outreach events is to offer educational information and presentations on various topics to small business, associations, tax preparers, and more. Our outreach partners with private sector and government agencies at the local, state, and federal levels to best reach those who can benefit from increased knowledge and understanding regarding Oregon payroll withholding taxes and transit programs.
Presenter: Chris Cox, Oregon Department of Revenue (DOR)
Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) VR’s Workforce team provides consultation, training, and resources to business regarding disability in the workplace, and assists business in connecting with skilled talent to fill workforce needs.
Presenter: Kim Copeland, Statewide Workforce and Business Coordinator
Oregon OSHA, Consultation Services
Oregon OSHA works to keep Oregon employees safe and healthy. The Consultation Services section of Oregon OSHA provides free services to employers to help them comply with Oregon OSHA requirements.
Presenter: Russell Frankel, DC, MS, CIH, CSP; Sr. Industrial Hygiene/Ergonomics Consultant
Oregon Employment Department (OED), Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)
WOTC is a federal tax incentive that issues tax credits to employers ranging from $1500 up to $9600 for every new hire meeting criterion for any of 14 specified categories.
Presenter: Celina Kirnberger, WOTC & Federal Bonding Program Coordinator
Oregon Employment Department (OED), Federal Bonding
Federal Bonding provides employers with fidelity bonds worth $5,000-$25,000 of protection against fraudulent or dishonest actions of a qualifying employee for the first 6 months of employment.
Presenter: Celina Kirnberger, WOTC & Federal Bonding Program Coordinator
Oregon Employment Department (OED) Veterans Program
OEDs Veterans Program assists employers to RECRUIT, HIRE, and RETAIN veterans.
Presenter: Jerry Flores, LVER
U.S. Department of Labor, Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (DOL VETS)
DOL VETS provides resources to employers to understand employment and reemployment rights for servicemembers under USERRA. DOL VETS helps employers find service members, veterans, and military spouses, and offers HIRE Vets Medallion Award.
Presenter: Eddie Abrams, Assistant Director (Oregon)
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR)
ESGR, a Department of Defense office, promotes cooperation and understanding between Reserve Component Service members and their civilian employers and assists in the resolution of conflicts arising from an employee's military commitment.
Presenter: Greg Malkasian, Oregon ESGR
Small Business Ombudsman with the Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS)
The Office of the Small Business Ombudsman for Workers' Compensation serves as an independent advocate for small businesses, entrepreneurs, and the professional advisers who serve them.
Presenter: Caitlin Breitbach, Small Business Ombudsman for Workers’ Compensation
Workers Compensation Division, Preferred Worker Program (PWP)/ Workers Compensation Division, Employer-at-Injury Program (EAIP)
The Preferred Worker Program helps qualified Oregon workers who have permanent restrictions from on-the-job injuries who are not able to return to their regular employment because of those injuries. EAIP encourages the early return to work of injured workers by helping to lower employer’s early return-to-work costs.
Presenter: Zoe Tacadena, Reemployment Specialist
Oregon Employment Department (OED), Overview of WorkSource Oregon Regional Business Services Team
Worksource helps people find jobs and businesses find talent.
Presenters: Nelson Gomes and Scott Benson
Oregon Employment Department (OED), Special Programs
Oregon Work Share is a Lay Off Aversion program designed to help businesses retain employees when they are not able to offer their customary schedule by leveraging unemployment benefits.
Presenter: Adam Grieve, Adjudication Lead
Oregon State Treasury, OregonSaves
OregonSaves is Oregon’s retirement savings program designed to give employers a simple way to help their employees save for retirement. There are no employer fees and administering the program is quick and easy.
Presenter: Renzo Meza, Program Manager
Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS)
ODHS has workforce development assistance programs, such as subsidized wages, unpaid workers, healthcare, and child care assistance, as well as a tax credit that many people in our programs help employers to qualify for.
Presenter: Greg Ivers, State Business Outreach Coordinator
Oregon Secratary of State, Office of Small Business Assistance
The Office of Small Business Assistance helps improve interactions between small businesses and government agencies.
Presenter: Trevor Leahy, Small Business Ombudsman