Employment FAQs in the Era of COVID-19
Here is a list of FAQs my office has fielded over the last few days related to the COVID-19 pandemic. If you have not had…
Employing in the era of COVID-19
Greetings! As employers and business owners, many of you are on the front lines of this rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation. I know that caring for…
January 1, 2020 is right around the corner – are you ready? (Part I)
Pregnancy Accommodation Effective January 1, 2020, employers of 6 or more must provide reasonable accommodations to employees (and applicants) who have known limitations related to…
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Thursday Thoughts on Employment – Performance Evaluations
Let’s talk about Performance Evaluations. No matter how we try to dress them up or play them down, let’s face it - nearly everyone hates…
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Thursday Thoughts on Employment – Double Check Salaried Exempt Employee Wages
Salary Threshold Raise Effective January 1, 2020 Just this week, the US Department of Labor issued a final rule raising the earning threshold for salaried…
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Legislative Changes for Oregon Employers
Oregon employers found themselves on the receiving end of several new key pieces of legislation from Salem this last session. If you are an employer…
Thursday Thoughts on Employment – Counting Employees
As we near the end of the incredibly busy legislative session here in Oregon, employers are asking how many of these new regulations and laws…
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