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BOLI Announces 2025 Minimum Wage Rates
BOLI Announces 2025 Minimum Wage Rates Posted by Cascade Compliance Team on April 15, 2025 Tags: Alert On April 11th, the Bureau of Labor and Industries (BOLI) announced Oregon’s new minimum wage rates, effective July 1, 2025. The annual minimum wage adjustment, calculated by BOLI’s Labor Commissioner by April 30th of each year, is based on a 2.4%…
Read MoreBeyond the Surface: Understanding the Value of an Employee Assistance Program
Beyond the Surface: Understanding the Value of an Employee Assistance Program Posted by Gayle Gilham, President on April 14, 2025 Tags: Employee Benefits It’s hard to have a conversation these days without stress entering the picture. Whether it’s the pressures of work, personal responsibilities, the political climate, financial worries, or simply navigating the complexities of…
Read MoreData That Matters: Take the Spring Workplace Trends Survey!
Data That Matters: Take the Spring Workplace Trends Survey! Posted by McKenna Arnold, Survey and Research Manager on April 7, 2025 Tags: Surveys Do you find yourself thinking, “I wonder what other organizations are doing about this issue?” I’m guessing the answer is, yes. Workplace challenges and issues are evolving rapidly and it’s important that…
Read MoreMilitary Leave: Employees in the Uniformed Services
Military Leave: Employees in the Uniformed Services Posted by Mackenzie Cowan, HR Consultant on April 6, 2025 Tags: Compliance, Policies State and federal leave laws are numerous, and with the usage of family medical leave being more common, it can be hard to keep track of leave laws that are less utilized. One such leave…
Read MoreVariable Pay is an Active Part of Competitive Compensation Programs
Variable Pay is an Active Part of Competitive Compensation Programs Posted by Olivia Steelman, Compensation Consultant on March 31, 2025 Tags: Compensation Despite the economic uncertainty in the U.S. right now, organizations are still pushing forward with including variable pay as part of their overall compensation strategy and compensation programs. Bonus plans at all levels…
Read MoreThe Dangers of Making Gut-Based Decisions in the Workplace
The Dangers of Making Gut-Based Decisions in the Workplace Posted by Plummer Bailor, Leadership Development Consultant on March 24, 2025 Tags: Leadership We have all been there: a crucial meeting, high stakes, and someone says, “Let’s just go with our gut.” Sometimes it feels right, a flash of intuition guiding the way. But in today’s…
Read MoreEEOC 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.…
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