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Member Appreciation Month is JUNE
Member Appreciation Month is JUNE Posted by Cascade Employers Association on Monday, May 20, 2024 Tags: Member Appreciation Month Members are the reason that Cascade Employers Association has existed for over 75 years. As a thank you for the ongoing support of over 600 Oregon and SW Washington employers, we are dedicating June to OUR MEMBERS! We have set aside the…
Read MoreUpdated OFLA, PLO, and FMLA Forms and Policies for July 1st
Updated OFLA, PLO, and FMLA Forms and Policies for July 1st Posted by Cascade Compliance Team, Wednesday, May 29, 2024 Tags: Alert, Policies As a reminder, there are major changes coming to the Oregon Family Medical Leave Act (OFLA) beginning on July 1st. Specifically, OFLA will no longer include leave for a serious health condition…
Read MoreBenchmark Your Benefits: 2024 Northwest Employee Benefits Survey
Benchmark Your Benefits: 2024 Northwest Employee Benefits Survey Posted by McKenna Arnold, Survey and Research Manager on Monday, May 13, 2024 Tags: Surveys Are you an Oregon or Washington employer looking to attract and retain top talent? In today’s competitive job market, offering a strong benefits package is crucial. But how do you know if your benefits…
Read MoreLevel Up Your Leadership Game: Transitioning From Peer to Supervisor
Level Up Your Leadership Game: Transitioning From Peer to Supervisor Posted by Cascade Employers Association on Monday, May 6, 2024 Tags: Leadership, Training Congratulations on your promotion to supervisor! Leading a team can be incredibly rewarding, but it also presents unique challenges, especially when you’re now managing former colleagues or even friends. At Cascade Employers Association, we…
Read MoreBOLI Clarifies OFLA Protections in Advance of the July 1st Transition
BOLI Clarifies OFLA Protections in Advance of the July 1st Transition Posted by Cascade Compliance Team, Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Tags: Alert, Compliance The Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) has issued temporary administrative rules addressing existing Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) claims for reasons that will no longer be covered by OFLA as of July 1,…
Read MoreHaving Difficult Conversations About Pay – It’s Difficult, But It Pays Off
Having Difficult Conversations About Pay – It’s Difficult, But It Pays Off Posted by Olivia Steelman, Compensation Consultant on Monday, April 29, 2024 Tags: Compensation “We can’t afford to give you a pay increase this year.” “Your work performance hasn’t met expectations, so you aren’t receiving a salary increase this year.” These are hard messages, both to…
Read MoreFederal 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…
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