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Five Things You May Not Know About Tillamook Country Smoker
on Monday, November 30, 2015
In the beginning, one of the first things that settlers learned was how to dry and cure beef into jerky for the winter. The ones who taught them were the original Oregonians – the Native Americans indigenous to the area. The name “Tillamook” itself is from the language of the people who lived here before us. Let me introduce you to Tillamook Country Smoker, founded on this long-standing survival heritage.
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Missing Work Because of a Cold or the Flu? It’s Probably Protected in Oregon
on Monday, November 16, 2015
Starting January 1, 2016 Oregon’s mandatory sick leave law will take effect requiring employers to provide protected (and paid for employers with 10 or more employees) sick time away from work. By protected, we mean you cannot discriminate, retaliate or in any way use the absence against the employee.
When You Reach the Maximum of a Pay Range
on Monday, November 9, 2015
You hit it . . . the maximum of a pay range! Now what? When I get this question (and lately it seems like a lot) I have a few questions that I need answered.
Five Things You May Not Know About McRae & Sons
on Monday, November 2, 2015
Ever wonder where all those wooden paintbrush handles are made? Let me introduce you to McRae & Sons, Inc. This Bay City, Oregon family-owned business has been a Cascade member for nearly 30 years and in business for 60 years.
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Five Things You May Not Know About Tillamook Country Smoker
In the beginning, one of the first things that settlers learned was how to dry and cure beef into jerky for the winter. The ones who taught them were the original Oregonians – the Native Americans indigenous to the area. The name “Tillamook” itself is from the language of the people who lived here before us. Let me introduce you to Tillamook Country Smoker, founded on this long-standing survival heritage.
Missing Work Because of a Cold or the Flu? It’s Probably Protected in Oregon
Starting January 1, 2016 Oregon’s mandatory sick leave law will take effect requiring employers to provide protected (and paid for employers with 10 or more employees) sick time away from work. By protected, we mean you cannot discriminate, retaliate or in any way use the absence against the employee.
When You Reach the Maximum of a Pay Range
You hit it . . . the maximum of a pay range! Now what? When I get this question (and lately it seems like a lot) I have a few questions that I need answered.
Five Things You May Not Know About McRae & Sons
Ever wonder where all those wooden paintbrush handles are made? Let me introduce you to McRae & Sons, Inc. This Bay City, Oregon family-owned business has been a Cascade member for nearly 30 years and in business for 60 years.