DOL Announces Proposed Changes to FLSA Exemption Rules

On July 6, 2015, the Department of Labor announced its proposed changes to the FLSA rules that determine when an employee is exempt from wage hour laws. A summary of these proposed changes ... Read on.

Increased Attorney Fee Exposure Inevitable as Oregon HB 2764 Is Passed Into Law

New amendments to existing Oregon's workers' compensation law1 will likely increase existing claimant attorney fees and create new cost exposure. Governor Kate Brown signed House Bill 2764 into law in June 2015, which takes effect January 1, 2016. Some highlights ... Read on.

Hot Compliance Question

Question:  One of my employees "vented" to a supervisor after work about his frustrations with his immediate supervisor. Some of the alleged conduct involved behavior which could be considered harassment. Since the conversation was not during working hours and was not an "official complaint," does the supervisor need to do anything?  Answer.

Five Things You May Not Know About Bridgeway - Featured Member

If you haven't heard of Bridgeway, I'd like to introduce you. This Salem-based nonprofit is a new kind of drug rehabilitation center that serves people just like you and me. Did you know ...  Read on.

Registration Open for the HR Academy

We had an incredibly successful year with our inaugural group of students in our HR Academy and are excited to get back to it this September. If you're not familiar with this certificate series, here is a brief overview ...  Read on.

EEOC Issues Revised Pregnancy Discrimination Guidelines

Last year, the EEOC emphasized pregnancy discrimination enforcement and issued revised pregnancy discrimination guidelines. In light of the United States Supreme Court's Young v. United Parcel Service decision, the EEOC revised its pregnancy discrimination guidelines to be in accord with the Young decision.  Read on.

Living in an Earthquake Zone

Earthquakes can happen at any time without a warning. Knowledge and precautionary steps can increase your chances of surviving an earthquake. Although earthquakes are more frequent along the "ring of fire", they are by no means limited to that zone.  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 July 17, 2015 for June data.  
View CPI table.

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