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May 2016

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Proposed Rules for Oregon's New Minimum Wage System Published

The Bureau of Labor and Industries has published proposed rules regarding Oregon's new minimum wage system taking effect on July 1, 2016. Under the new system, three minimum wage rates have been established across the state ... Read on.

Five Things You May Not Know About Soft Star Shoes - Featured Member

Where else can you design your own comfortable, minimal shoes? Let me introduce you to this intriguing family-owned business in Corvallis. Did you know ... Read on.

Hot Compliance Question

Question: Our organization is a charitable non-profit, and we have employees who want to volunteer to participate in two upcoming events. One is a luncheon for our organization. We need to have a few employees there to set up, welcome guests, and clean up. The second is a social event outside of normal work hours. Employees were invited by one of our donors directly, and are not required to go. They won't be performing any duties there, other than being the face of the organization. Do we have to pay the employees for either of these events? Answer.

Tips for HR Ninjas:
Documentation Isn't Always Helpful

"If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?" My favorite HR answer to that question is, "only if there is documented proof!" But here's something to keep in mind ... Read on.

DOL and BOLI Team Up - Target Independent Contractor Misclassification

On April 4, 2016, the United States Department of Labor and Oregon's Bureau of Labor and Industries announced that they entered into a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at combating the misclassification of employees ... Read on.

Expired I-9 Form Remains in Effect

The most recent version of the I-9 Form expired on March 31, 2016. However, the USCIS stated that employers should continue to use that version of the form until "further notice" ... Read on.

San Francisco and New York State Pass Paid Sick Leave Laws

In early April, the list of governments requiring paid family leave grew by two, as San Francisco and New York State both passed paid family leave laws ... 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 April 14, 2016 for March data.
View CPI table.

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2015-2016 Training Catalog

Behind every great organization is a well-trained staff!

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