NewsBrief

April 2016

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Improving Performance Management: Where to Start?

Performance Management has been a hot HR topic for the past few years and it's only getting hotter. According to Deloitte's 2015 Global Human Capital Trends report, the "importance" of Performance Management has jumped from 68% to 75% ... Read on.

Five Things You May Not Know About OFD Foods - Featured Member

This Albany, Oregon-based Company is the pioneer of freeze-dried foods for outdoor recreation. Read on to learn more about this impressive local employer. Did you know ... Read on.

Hot Compliance Question

Question: We require certain employees to hold special licenses. As part of maintaining those licenses, our employees are required to take continuing education courses. Am I required to pay my employees for the time spent in these trainings? Answer.

Tips for HR Ninjas:
Workers' Compensation - Lower Premiums and Less Time Loss, Is This For Real?

Did you know that as an employer who maintains Oregon's workers' compensation insurance, your company may be eligible for up to $5000.00 to assist with worksite modification ... Read on.

New FLSA Exemption Rules Might Come This Spring

You may remember that last summer the Department of Labor announced proposed changes to the FLSA rules that determine when an employee is exempt from wage and hour laws. The most notable change was an increase in the salary threshold ... Read on.

Oregon Passes New Paystub Bill

The Oregon Legislature recently passed SB 1587, which changes the requirements for what an employer needs to include on an employee's paystub. The bill is expected to be signed by the Governor and will go into effect on January 1, 2017. Previously, ORS 652.610 required... 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 March 16, 2016 for January data.
View CPI table.

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Welcome New Members

♦ Benton Soil and Water
Conservation District
♦ GloryBee Foods
♦ MCF Craft Brewing Systems
♦ Pacific Headwear
♦ Pyramid Heating and Cooling
♦ Sheldon Manufacturing
♦ Withers Lumber Company

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