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August 2016

Focus: Together we work creatively to prevent and solve your "people" problems, so your team can focus on success.
  
Department of Labor Issues Two Updated Posters
The Department of Labor (DOL) recently revised two posters that are mandatory for the vast majority of employers to post: the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) poster and the Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) poster.  Both revised posters remove...  Read on.
Five Things You May Not Know About Hardin Optical - Featured Member
For four decades, this Cascade member has helped clients turn their ideas, blueprints and brainstorms into reality and it all began in Bandon, Oregon. Did you know ...  Read on.
Hot Compliance Question
Question: I really want to see how candidates will perform the job and fit in with our staff. Can I have them do a working interview where they come in for a few hours and work on a project with some of our team?  Answer.
Tips for HR Ninjas: I-9 Audits
Are your I-9's putting your business at risk?  Did you know that penalties for hiring people who are not authorized to work in the United States will be going up on August 1, 2016? ... Read on.
OSHA's New Workplace Injuries Tracking Rule Could Impact Your Drug and Alcohol Policies and Safety Incentive Programs
On May 11, 2016, OSHA issued a new rule regarding the tracking of workplace injuries. While the rule itself does not address drug testing or safety incentive programs, it does require the following ... Read on.
Revised EEO-1 Compensation Reporting Rules Published
On July 14, 2016, the EEOC issued a revised proposal for the compensation data that will soon be required on the EEO-1 form.  Employers have previously been 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 July 15, 2016 for June data.  
View CPI table.

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If you haven't visited HR Certification InstituteŽ (HRCIŽ) lately, you should check out the expanded and updated suite of premier certifications, updated certification preparation resources and, for those of you who are already HRCI-certified, new recertification resources. The newest member of the HRCI certification family is the Associate Professional in Human Resources™ (aPHR™) credential, the perfect certification for those who are just beginning their HR career journey. Click here for a complete listing of HRCI Certifications.
  
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