09/04/24

SAIF Corporation declares a $60 million dividend to policy holders in Oregon

EPB&B is pleased to share the following press release from our professional Workers’ Compensation partner, SAIF Corporation. For the past twenty years a member of EPB&B has served on the SAIF agency council and it continues to be our privilege to work with a company that cares about their customers and the health and safety […]

07/23/23

Workers’Compensation; A Required Safety Net For Employers And Employees

Workers’ compensation coverage in Oregon is a vital safety net that protects employees and employers alike in the event of work-related injuries or illnesses. It ensures that injured or sick workers receive necessary medical treatment and financial support while also providing employers with liability protection. The Oregon Workers’ Compensation Division administers the state’s workers’ compensation […]

01/10/22

A Plan For A Safe And Healthy Workplace

With employers facing shortages in the workforce, now more than ever, it is crucial that employers have a plan in place to ensure employee safety, health and happiness.  And this month we are sharing how do do just that with safety ideas and resources from one of our professional partners, SAIF Corporation.   SAIF is Oregon’s […]

07/12/21

Oregon OSHA Adopts Temporary Working Requirements For Extreme Heat

As of July 8, 2021, Oregon OSHA has adopted an emergency rule that strengthens requirements for employers to protect workers from the dangers of high and extreme heat. The requirements expand access to shade and cool water. They also include regular cool-down breaks, training, communication, emergency planning and other measures that apply to both indoors and outdoors.  […]

04/10/20

SAIF Commitment to Serving you during this time

These are extrodinarily difficult times for Oregon businesses and workers. SAIF is committed to doing their part to provide relief to those hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. No workers’ compensation premium will be charged on payroll paid to furloughed workers. SAIF will also not cancel policies for financial reasons for the next 60 days […]