New Employee Spotlight: Patty Groman

New Employee Spotlight: Patty Groman

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...

Key Oregon Legislative Updates 2011

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...

"Cutting and Pasting" Not A Good Practice

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...

Pension Plan Limits for 2012

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...