NewsBrief

June 2016

Answers: Down to earth knowledge and insight in Human Resource Management.

Final FLSA Overtime/Exempt Rule Released by DOL

On May 18, 2016, The Department of Labor (DOL) released the much anticipated final rule regarding employee classifications under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and employee eligibility for overtime. We are currently analyzing the final rule ... Read on.

Five Things You May Not Know About Cascade Employers Association

Whether you're new to Cascade or you've partnered with us for decades, here are a few things you may not know about us. Did you know ... Read on.

Hot Compliance Question

Question: We have an employee who has exhausted all his family leave and PTO. He is not ready to return to work. Can we terminate him and fill his position? Answer.

Tips for HR Ninjas:
Millennials, Millennials Everywhere!

Did you know that Millennials will account for almost half of the Global Workforce by the year 2020? In fact, depending on the company, they may already be the majority ... Read on.

New Minimum Wage Regions - Is Your Business Inside the Portland Urban Growth Boundary?

As of July 1, 2016, the minimum wage rates in Oregon will vary depending on an employer's location. As you may recall, Oregon will be divided into three geographic regions: the Portland Urban Growth Boundary, nonurban counties, and the base rate, which is everything else ... Read on.

What Would the Rescheduling of Marijuana Mean for Your Workplace?

In a move that could have large implications for employer drug testing and accommodations under disability law, the Drug Enforcement Administration will make a decision on whether marijuana should be reclassified to something other than a schedule I drug. 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 May 17, 2016 for April data.
View CPI table.

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Welcome New Members

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Community Credit Union
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of Linn County
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♦ The Next Door Inc.

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Prepare for the New FLSA Overtime & Minimum Wage Rules

After much anticipation, the final FLSA overtime/exempt rules have been released. To make compliance and compensation issues even more complex, Oregon employers must also prepare for the new minimum wage rules taking effect July 1.

Please join us for a session designed to help you understand how these changes will impact your organization and what you should do to properly prepare.

Learn more and register:

In Portland: June 9, 2016
In Eugene: June 15, 2016

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2015-2016 Training Catalog

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Have You Seen HRCI's Full Suite of HR Certifications?

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Did you know that Cascade members get up to 12 recertification credits and discounts off exam fees? Check it out.

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