NewsBrief

March 2015

Grow: We work with employers to train, develop, and grow their people.

Update May Be Needed to Your FMLA Policy

A recent court case involved an employee who was terminated while on a medical leave. The employee was not actually eligible for FMLA because he did not work in a location with at least 50 or more employees within a 75-mile radius. The employer's policy stated, however ... Read on.

New ADA Guide for Employers

The White House recently published "Recruiting, Hiring, Retaining and Promoting People with Disabilities," a resource guide for employers to helpcreate more awareness, information and resources about employing individuals with disabilities. According to the White House blog ... Read on.

Hot Compliance Question

Question: I've been reading about measles outbreaks in the news recently, and was wondering if we could encourage or require employees to be vaccinated in the workplace? Answer.

New Retirement Plan Contribution Limits for 2015

Many employers and their workforce are unaware that the IRS has raised contribution limits for defined-contribution retirement plans for the 2015 calendar year. There are two basic types of contribution limits that are imposed on a retirement plan ... Read on.

Portland Amends Fair Wage Policy - More Changes Coming?

The City of Portland recently amended its fair wage policy to increase its minimum wage to $15 per hour for full-time employees and employees working for contractors who provide janitorial, security, and parking services to the city. While this current rule change affects a relatively small amount of employees, it signals ... Read on.

Consumer Price Index (CPI)

The most recent update to the Consumer Price Index data for Pacific Cities and U.S. City average was February 26, 2015 for January data.
View CPI table.

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AnswersNow®
A Member Benefit

If you haven't yet explored AnswersNow®, a robust online member-only resource, be sure to check it out.

Better yet, attend a free webinar on April 15 that walks you through the site and gives you tips for quickly accessing thousands of resources:

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Before a crisis happens, take a proactive approach to ensure your HR program's legal compliance and success.

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2014-2015 Training Catalog

Behind every great organization is a well-trained staff.

401(k) Solution for Great Employers

Cascade Employers Association's 401(k) Savings Plan meets all of the goals important to both employers and employees.

Flexibility of plan design, whether starting from scratch or merging your existing plan
Pre-screened & monitored investment selections with many low expense options
Investment advice and 24/7 access to investment status for participants
Minimized fiduciary liability due to documented investment selection process
Regular employee meetings to encourage participation and healthy saving habits

Learn more about this retirement plan and why so many employers seek it out.
Contact Curtis Farmer, Director of Group Benefit Programs, today.

Cascade Employers Association

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