by Brandon Laws | Oct 27, 2011 | Inside Xenium
In October 2011, Patty Groman joined the Xenium team as a Human Resource Business Partner. She brings twelve years of business experience in management, human resources, finance and operations. Patty has worked in a variety of human resource environments including the...
by Brandon Laws | Oct 26, 2011 | Employment Law
Here are the key Oregon Legislative Updates for 2011: HB 2240: Meal Periods for Tipped Employees – Effective January 1, 2012 Eliminates the sunset on provisions that permit tipped employees serving food or beverages to waive his/her meal period. Employers still must...
by Brandon Laws | Oct 25, 2011 | Employment Law
From Barran Liebman Electronic Alerts October 24, 2011 A recent decision from the federal district court in Oregon serves as a reminder to be wary of terminations (and discipline) that “coincide” with or are near a request for leave. Another lesson from...
by Brandon Laws | Oct 25, 2011 | Employment Law
The Oregon and Washington minimum wage rates will increase for the 2012 year. The new rates are effective January 1, 2012: Oregon will increase from $8.50 to $8.80/hr. Washington will increase from $8.67 to $9.04/hr. Oregon and Washington have the nation’s high...
by Brandon Laws | Oct 20, 2011 | Employment Law
The IRS has announced the cost-of-living adjustments to dollar limitations for retirement plans for 2012. Here is a look at the changes from 2011 to 2012: Limit 2011 2012 Compensation Limit $245,000 $250,000 Defined Contribution Limit $49,000 $50,000 Defined Benefit...