Posts by abergerson@cascadeemployers.com
Federal Government Bans Non-Compete Clauses
Federal Government Bans Non-Compete Clauses Posted by Cascade Compliance Team on Thursday, April 25, 2024 Tags: Alert In January of 2023, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a proposed rulemaking that would virtually ban non-compete agreements and supersede all state laws relating to non-compete agreements. On April 23, 2024, the FTC finalized the rule with some modifications…
Read MoreDOL Publishes Final Rule for Increasing Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees
DOL Publishes Final Rule for Increasing Salary Threshold for Exempt Employees Posted by Cascade Compliance Team on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Tags: Alert, Compensation Today, on April 23rd, the Department of Labor (DOL) published its final rule regarding “white collar” salary exemptions from overtime requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Under DOL’s new rule, to…
Read MoreMyth Busting: Exempt Jobs vs. Non-Exempt Jobs – Is One Better Than the Other?
Myth Busting: Exempt Jobs vs. Non-Exempt Jobs – Is One Better Than the Other? Posted by Olivia Steelman and Trudy Hylemon on Monday, April 22, 2024 Tags: Compensation Salaried, hourly, non-exempt, exempt, salaried non-exempt, exempt hourly, goodness gracious! These are common terms in the world of compensation, but what do they mean? These phrases are used to…
Read MoreBOLI Announces New Minimum Wage Rates
BOLI Announces New Minimum Wage Rates Posted by Cascade Compliance Team on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 Tags: Alert Yesterday, on April 16th, the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) announced the new minimum wage rates, which will take effect on July 1, 2024. The minimum wage will increase 50 cents based on inflation to the following: Standard…
Read MoreReady for Summer School? Check Out Cascade’s Summer Training Catalog
Ready for Summer School? Check Out Cascade’s Summer Training Catalog Posted by Cascade Training Team on Monday, April 15, 2024 Tags: Training Sometimes summer school isn’t such a bad thing. We’re so excited that Cascade’s new Summer Training Catalog is here! While it may not feel like a vacation, taking the time to invest in your personal and professional…
Read MoreHR & Business Leaders: Help Shape the Future of Work! Take Our 2024 HR Trends Survey
HR & Business Leaders: Help Shape the Future of Work! Take Our 2024 HR Trends Survey Posted by McKenna Arnold, Survey and Research Manager on Monday, April 8, 2024 Tags: Surveys Shape the future of work by participating in Cascade’s second quarterly HR Trends Survey of 2024. Cascade will use this data to make sure you have the…
Read MoreThe Power of Perspective Taking: A Catalyst for Workplace Success
The Power of Perspective Taking: A Catalyst for Workplace Success Posted by Plummer Bailor, MA, Leadership Development Consultant on Monday, April 1, 2024 Tags: Communication Perspective taking, the capacity to see the world from another person’s viewpoint, has emerged as a crucial skill in creating inclusive and thriving work environments. This ability to see the world from…
Read MoreEqual Pay Day 2024
Equal Pay Day 2024 Posted by Lindsay Hill, Director, Compensation Services on Monday, March 25, 2024 Tags: Compensation Equal Pay Day is the date in the year that symbolizes how far into the year women must work to earn what men earned in the previous year. Equal Pay Day was originated by the National Committee on Pay…
Read MoreCoaching and Mentoring: What’s the Difference?
Coaching and Mentoring: What’s the Difference? Posted by Plummer Bailor, MA, Leadership Development Consultant on Monday, March 18, 2024 Tags: Coaching In the realm of professional development, the terms “coaching” and “mentoring” are frequently used interchangeably. While both practices involve supporting individuals in their personal and professional growth journeys, they differ significantly in several key aspects. Understanding…
Read MoreThe Regional Pay Survey is Gone – Check Out Our Replacement, Payscale Peer
The Regional Pay Survey is Gone – Check Out Our Replacement, Payscale Peer Posted by McKenna Arnold, Survey and Research Manager on Monday, March 11, 2024 Tags: Compensation, Surveys Wondering where Cascade’s Regional Pay Survey is? It’s been upgraded and replaced. We started this transition last fall and now is the time to participate in our new…
Read MoreMore Changes Coming to PLO and OFLA
More Changes Coming to PLO and OFLA Posted by Cascade Compliance Team on Thursday, February 29, 2024 Tags: Alert, Leave Laws On February 27th, the Oregon State Legislature passed Senate Bill 1515A, which makes changes to Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) and the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA). Governor Kotek is expected to sign the bill into…
Read MoreAdvancing Women Leaders
Advancing Women Leaders Posted by Kim Meninger, Leadership Coach, Consultant & Speaker, WBENC Women’s Business Enterprise on Monday, February 26, 2024 Tags: Leadership, Training While great strides have been made in the advancement of women, challenges remain. A 2023 Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey and LeanIn shows that representation of women has increased at the C-suite and…
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