NewsBrief

December 2015

In observance of the holidays, the Cascade offices will be closed December 24, 25 and 31, and January 1.

'Tis the season to be thankful for all we have, including a network of employers like you. With the holidays in full swing and 2015 coming to an end, we wish you a joyous time and a prosperous New Year.

The Cascade People

Holiday Parties 101

Of course you want your employees to have fun at your holiday party or event, but not so much fun that you've got a big problem on Monday morning. Here are some tips to keep in mind when your company hosts a holiday party (or any other similar event) ... Read on.

Five Things You May Not Know About Tillamook Country Smoker - Featured Member

One of the first things that Oregon settlers learned was how to dry and cure beef into jerky for the winter. The ones who taught them were the original Oregonians - the Native Americans indigenous to the area. The name "Tillamook" itself is from the language of the people who lived here before us. Let me introduce you to Tillamook Country Smoker, founded on this long-standing survival heritage. Did you know... Read on.

Hot Compliance Question

Question: I want to give my employees gift cards for the holidays. Can I do that? Would it be considered a bonus that needs to be taxed? Answer.

When You Reach the Maximum of a Pay Range

You hit it ... the maximum of a pay range! Now what? When I get this question (and lately it seems like a lot) I have a few questions that I need answered... Read on.

Managing Online Shopping While at Work

According to a recent survey conducted on behalf of the National Retail Federation, 46% of holiday shopping will be done online. In today's world it probably is not very realistic to prohibit on-line shopping by your employees, but making expectations clear can help manage some of the risk ... Read on.

Portland Considers Enhanced Ban-the-Box Ordinance

As most of you know, Oregon passed a ban-the-box law that is prohibiting employers from asking about criminal convictions on an application beginning January 1, 2016. The state law is limited, though... 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 November 17, 2015 for October data.
View CPI table.

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Welcome New Members

♦ Canby Telcom
♦ Evraz North America
♦ First Call Home Health Agency
♦ McCoy Foat & Co. CPAs, P.C.
♦ Miller Engineering &
Manufacturing
♦ Nice Electric
♦ Orchid Health Medical Clinic
♦ Soft Star Shoes
♦ The Oregon Community
Foundation
♦ Union Gospel Mission of Salem

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2016 Employment and Labor Law Posters

Reserve Now,
Pay When Shipped

Recent law changes require updated posters for 2016. Cascade members can now get affordable, all-in-one, commonly required Federal/State employment and labor law posters - approx. 2' x 3'.

Pricing for these two-sided English/Spanish posters includes shipping. Reserve your posters now and we'll ship as soon as available in late December. You won't be invoiced until shipped.

Heavy duty glossy paper, full color - $19.95 each
High quality laminate, full color - $29.95 each

Reserve your order.

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2015-2016 Training Catalog

Behind every great organization is a well-trained staff!

Cascade Employers Association

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