Posts by abergerson@cascadeemployers.com
DOL Rescinds 2024 Overtime Rule
DOL Rescinds 2024 Overtime Rule Posted by Cascade Compliance Team on May 15, 2026 Tags: Alert, Compliance On May 14, 2026, the Department of Labor (DOL) formally rescinded the 2024 overtime rule, which raised the white-collar exemption salary threshold to $844 per week on July 1, 2024, and to $1,128 on January 1, 2025. Although…
Read MoreBOLI Announces 2026 Minimum Wage Rates
BOLI Announces 2026 Minimum Wage Rates Posted by Cascade Compliance Team on Friday, April 24, 2026 10:00 am Tags: Alert, Compliance On April 23, 2026, the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) announced the new Oregon minimum wage rates that will take effect on July 1, 2026. Each year, BOLI calculates the new minimum wage…
Read MoreFinal Update on Oregon Bills We Were Watching
Final Update on Oregon Bills We Were Watching Posted by Cascade Compliance Team on Monday, March 10, 2026 4:00 pm Tags: Alert, Compliance Oregon’s short legislative session ended early on March 6th. Below is an update on the employment-related bills we were monitoring this session: Oregon HB 4089 – Passed both the House and Senate and…
Read MoreStaying Compliant on Pay: Compensation Requirements for HR
Staying Compliant on Pay: Compensation Requirements for HR Posted by Margaret Oglesby, Compensation Consultant, and Caitlin Egeck, JD, HR and Compliance Manager on Monday, March 9, 2026 Tags: Compensation For HR professionals, compensation readiness is less about reacting to new laws and more about building habits that keep pay practices compliant, consistent, and defensible year after year.…
Read MoreMilitary Leave – USERRA
Military Leave – USERRA Please verify your membership credentials: Email Password Log In Members get instant, full access, PLUS: Unlimited HR phone and email support Members-only training and discounts …and more! Become a Member A downloadable and customizable sample policy outlining leave provided for employees serving in the military, including whether the leave is paid…
Read MoreWage Discussions Policy
Wage Discussions Policy Please verify your membership credentials: Email Password Log In Members get instant, full access, PLUS: Unlimited HR phone and email support Members-only training and discounts …and more! Become a Member A downloadable and customizable sample policy outlining employees’ rights to discuss their wages while prohibiting retaliation and improper disclosure of confidential wage…
Read MoreOSHA FORM 300 and 301
OSHA FORM 300 and 301 Please verify your membership credentials: Email Password Log In Members get instant, full access, PLUS: Unlimited HR phone and email support Members-only training and discounts …and more! Become a Member A downloadable form to use to record job related injuries and illnesses. (Form Only)
Read MoreMilitary Family Leave Policy – Washington
Military Family Leave Policy – Washington Please verify your membership credentials: Email Password Log In Members get instant, full access, PLUS: Unlimited HR phone and email support Members-only training and discounts …and more! Become a Member A downloadable and customizable sample policy outlining general Washington Military Family Leave information and employer expectations.
Read MoreSocial Media Policy
Social Media Policy Please verify your membership credentials: Email Password Log In Members get instant, full access, PLUS: Unlimited HR phone and email support Members-only training and discounts …and more! Become a Member A downloadable and customizable sample policy outlining an employer’s expectations for appropriate social media use, confidentiality, and professional conduct.
Read MoreLight Duty Offer Form
Light Duty Offer Form Please verify your membership credentials: Email Password Log In Members get instant, full access, PLUS: Unlimited HR phone and email support Members-only training and discounts …and more! Become a Member A downloadable and customizable form to use when an employee is being offered a temporary light duty position.
Read MoreDress Code Policy
Dress Code Policy Please verify your membership credentials: Email Password Log In Members get instant, full access, PLUS: Unlimited HR phone and email support Members-only training and discounts …and more! Become a Member A downloadable and customizable sample policy outlining an employer’s expectations for appropriate workplace dress, grooming, and professional appearance.
Read MoreIncident Report Form
Incident Report Form Please verify your membership credentials: Email Password Log In Members get instant, full access, PLUS: Unlimited HR phone and email support Members-only training and discounts …and more! Become a Member A downloadable and customizable form to use when an incident occurs.
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