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EEOC and DOJ Provide Clarity on Executive Orders and “Illegal DEI”
EEOC and DOJ Provide Clarity on Executive Orders and “Illegal DEI” Posted by Cascade Compliance Team on March 20, 2025 Tags: Alert Since taking office on January 20th, the Trump Administration has issued a series of Executive Orders relating to DEI, including Executive Order 14151 and Executive Order 14173. Since then, the ambiguity surrounding the scope of…
Read MoreTop Five Paid Leave Oregon and Family Medical Leave Questions
Top Five Paid Leave Oregon and Family Medical Leave Questions Posted by Cascade Compliance Team on March 17, 2025 Tags: Compliance, Leave Laws Oregon has seen a significant change to protected leave laws over the past few years. The Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) program began in late 2023, and rules and regulations are continuing to…
Read MoreNon-Profit Compensation Data Coming this Spring!
Non-Profit Compensation Data Coming this Spring! Posted by McKenna Arnold, Survey and Research Manager on March 10, 2025 Tags: Compensation, Surveys Cascade recently announced a new resource for our members: a free compensation report featuring data on the top 50 most frequently reported jobs, coming this May. We are excited to report that we will be publishing…
Read MoreKey HR Regulations and Compliance Changes to Expect Throughout 2025
Key HR Regulations and Compliance Changes to Expect Throughout 2025 Posted by Margaret Oglesby, Compensation Consultant, in collaboration with Cascade’s Compliance Team on March 3, 2025 Tags: Compliance As 2025 unfolds, employers face a rapidly evolving HR compliance landscape shaped by legislative shifts, economic pressures, and technological advancements. From rising state minimum wages to the…
Read MoreTemporary Injunction Issued on DEI Related Executive Orders
Temporary Injunction Issued on DEI Related Executive Orders Posted by Cascade Compliance Team on February 24, 2025 Tags: Alert On February 21, 2025, a federal district court judge issued a preliminary nationwide injunction against clauses of Trump’s Executive Orders set to dismantle Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI) programs for federal contractors and organizations receiving federal grants. Specifically, the…
Read MoreUnderstanding Oregon’s Pay Equity Law and Why Pay Equity Analysis Matters
Understanding Oregon’s Pay Equity Law and Why Pay Equity Analysis Matters Posted by Margaret Oglesby, Compensation Consultant on February 24, 2025 Tags: Compensation Oregon’s Pay Equity Law is all about making sure employees are paid fairly for the work they do. It’s designed to eliminate wage gaps and ensure compensation practices are transparent and equitable.…
Read MoreExciting Update! Improved Access to Cascade’s HR Library
Exciting Update! Improved Access to Cascade’s HR Library Posted by Cascade Staff on February 20, 2025 Tags: Alert We’re excited to share an important update to the Members-Only area of our website! To enhance your experience, we’ve reorganized Cascade’s HR Library of policies, guides, factsheets, forms, and checklists to make it easier to navigate and use. Explore…
Read MoreFive Reasons Organizations Should Not Abandon DEI Work
Five Reasons Organizations Should Not Abandon DEI Work Posted by Cascade Staff on February 19, 2025 Tags: Alert In light of President Trump’s recent Executive Order dismantling federal diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs (whitehouse.gov), as well as reaching into non-profit and private sectors, many organizations may be reconsidering their commitment to DEI initiatives. However,…
Read MoreNavigating Uncertain Times: How HR Professionals Can Support Employees
Navigating Uncertain Times: How HR Professionals Can Support Employees Posted by Margaret Oglesby, Compensation Consultant on February 17, 2025 Tags: Compensation Change is a constant in life, but transitions can bring a unique sense of uncertainty and apprehension. Employees across industries may find themselves grappling with questions about how changes in policies or priorities could…
Read MoreLeveraging People Data Insights to Foster Innovation and Agility in Workplace Culture – Part 2
Leveraging People Data Insights to Foster Innovation and Agility in Workplace Culture – Part 2 Posted by Plummer Bailor, MA, Leadership Development Consultant on February 10, 2025 Tags: Leadership In the first part of our series, “Using People Data Insights to Shape Workplace Culture,” we explored the profound impact that poor teamwork can have on the employee…
Read MoreLevel Up Your HR Game: The Power of an HR-Focused Association
Level Up Your HR Game: The Power of an HR-Focused Association Posted by Gayle Gilham, President on January 30, 2025 Tags: Leadership In today’s dynamic business landscape, where employment regulations are constantly changing, employee expectations are shifting rapidly, and the need to optimize talent strategies is paramount, it can feel like a daunting challenge for…
Read MoreEnforcement of Executive Order 11246 to Cease
Enforcement of Executive Order 11246 to Cease Posted by Cascade Compliance Team on January 28, 2025 Tags: Alert On January 24, the Acting U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) Secretary, Vincent Micone, issued an Order to all DOL employees, including the employees of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP), to cease all investigative and enforcement activity…
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