Federal Contractors: Final Rule on Pay Transparency Requires Specific Employee Handbook Language

On January 11, 2016, the final rules on Pay Transparency will go into effect. The new rule will affect all federal contracts entered into or modified as of this date. Similar to the NLRA, the rule prohibits federal contractors from discriminating against any employee for inquiring about or discussing pay. In addition ... Read on.

Five Things You May Not Know About Burley Design - Featured Member

In your travels over the past few decades, you've more than likely noticed the increasing number of people using bicycle trailers to share the joy of cycling with their children. More than likely, the trailers you've seen were created by Burley Design. Did you know ... Read on.

Hot Compliance Question

Question:  One of my employees recently complained to me that a customer is harassing her. I can't control what my customers do or say, so is there really anything I can do about this situation?  Answer.

EEO-1 Filing Extension

Employers required to file an EEO-1 report (any company with 100 or more employees, or any federal contractor with 50 or more employees and at least $50,000 in federal contracts/subcontracts) have an additional 30 days to submit their report(s).  Read on.

No Raise to Oregon's Minimum Wage in 2016

Since Measure 25 was passed in 2002, Oregon's minimum wage has been tied to increases in the US City Average Consumer Price Index (CPI) for All Urban Consumers for All Items. By September 30 of each year, Oregon's Commissioner of the Bureau of Labor and Industries ...  Read on.

Affirmative Action Compliance: Top 10 Mistakes

Cascade has been completing Affirmative Action Plans for its members for many years and also supports members selected for an audit of their AAP programs. Based on this work and other general research, we've seen that often federal contractors are failing in certain areas ....  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 September 16, 2015 for August data.  
View CPI table.

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