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We're Growing to Support You!

Posted by: Jenna Reed, Vice President of HR Services and General Counsel on Friday, February 26, 2021

Cascade Employers Association is focused on building better, more equitable, and inclusive workplaces through compliance, culture, and connection and the team is growing so we can continue to give you the exceptional support we are known for. 

How Often Should You Analyze Market Pay Data?

Posted by: Lindsay Hill, CCP, GRP, Director, Compensation Services on Monday, February 22, 2021

Typically, our recommendation on best practice is to formally analyze market data at least every three years, using multiple market sources. There can be many reasons why you would want to look at data more frequently for reasons such as high turnover and an increase in market demand for certain jobs.

Employer Obligations When Employees Work in Different State

Posted by: Bethany Wright, SHRM-CP, PHR on Monday, February 15, 2021

Many businesses have had positive results since moving to a remote work format. However, one of the concerns when working with a remote workforce is staying compliant with employment laws when one or more employees live in a different state than where the employer is located or a different state than where they previously worked for that employer. Or, possibly, the employer finds themself willing to hire new, remote employees who reside in another state already.

Tags: Compliance

2019 and 2020 EEO-1 Reporting Update

Posted by: Jenna Reed, Vice President of HR Services and General Counsel on Monday, February 8, 2021

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced that it will open the collection period for the EEO-1 Report in April 2021. The exact open date and deadlines are not yet available. The 2020 reporting period will require employers to submit their data for 2019 in addition to 2020.

Tags: Compliance

2021 Regional Pay Survey Open for Participation

Posted by: McKenna Arnold, Survey and Research Manager on Monday, February 1, 2021

Collecting wage and salary data for over 600 positions from about 700 organizations across Oregon and Washington, this survey provides reliable and comprehensive data that allows you to remain competitive in your local market.

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