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Fast, Easy Access to Reliable Pay Data. |
Recruiting and retaining the right people requires accurate pay data. SalaryTrends� from Cascade Employers Association is here to help. - Data for employers by employers
- Diverse array of jobs and levels
- Local, regional, national data
- Ultimate survey user experience
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Holiday Practices Survey Launches |
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Definition: A holiday is a day of festivity or recreation when no work is done. ~google.com |
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Private sector employers are not required to close for holidays. In addition, if they do close for a holiday, they are not required to pay employees for the day or provide additional pay for working on a holiday. It is at the organization's discretion whether or not they provide any holidays (and if they are paid).
Cascade's 2013-2014 Holiday Practices Survey asks a variety of questions to give Oregon and SW Washington employers a snapshot of days observed and pay practices for upcoming federal and personal holidays. The survey specifically addresses: - How many holidays are given
- Which holidays are observed
- If shutdowns or personal holidays apply
- How many holidays are paid (no pay, partial, or full)
- How mid-week holidays will be handled
- Manufacturing vs. Non-Manufacturing comparison
- Organizational size comparison
We invite you to participate in this survey which generally takes only 5 to 10 minutes to complete. Results are free to participating members (and just $79.95 to participating non-members).
To get started, simply click the link below or cut and paste the link into your Internet browser.
Participation deadline is October 11
Results available in November |
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New Small Business Health Care Marketplaces Preparing to Open |
By Ryan Orr, JD, HR and Compliance Consultant
Cascade Employers Association
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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires states to create marketplaces where individuals, families, and small businesses can go to compare and shop for health insurance. Cover Oregon is Oregon's online health insurance marketplace, and Washington Health Plan Finder is Washington's marketplace.
On October 1, 2013, open enrollment will begin through Cover Oregon and Washington Health Plan Finder for small businesses to enroll their employees in health insurance, with coverage to begin January 1, 2014. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), a small business is any business with less than 50 full-time equivalent employees.
While small businesses are not required to provide coverage under the ACA, businesses with less than 25 full-time equivalent employees may be eligible for a tax credit of up to 50% of the premium costs for providing health care coverage to employees. To be eligible for the credit, coverage must be purchased through your state's online marketplace.
For questions about your obligations under the ACA or the small business tax credit, or for information about Cascade's group health insurance plans, contact Cascade today. |
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The Basics: Hiring/Signing Bonuses |
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Employers may offer hiring or signing bonuses as part of a job offer. These bonuses, typically paid in cash, provide an added incentive for a candidate to accept the position.
Signing bonuses should be considered when:
- they are commonplace in a particular industry and needed to compete for talent with other employers;
- the job is of strategic importance to the organization;
- there is a shortage of workers with the expertise necessary to fill the position;
- the candidate of choice is considering offers from multiple employers;
- the candidate would lose incentives from his or her former employer, such as a year-end bonus or profit-sharing contribution; or
- the job has remained unfilled for a long period of time.
Multiple payouts. A common practice is to pay out a portion of the bonus at the time of hire, and the rest of it after designated periods of time have passed (such as six months or one year). Making scheduled payments in the future helps deter employees from job-hopping just to receive hiring bonuses. Also, employers may require payback of all or a portion of a hiring bonus if an employee leaves the organization after a short period of time.
Employers should make sure they clearly document all the conditions surrounding the bonus. Have the employee sign it and maintain a copy for the files. |
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