by Brandon Laws | Sep 19, 2019 | Employment Law
Eileen Hannigan contributed to this legal update In its last session, the Oregon Legislature passed two laws which provide additional protections for pregnant and nursing employees. Breastfeeding/Lactation Breaks Effective September 29, 2019, Oregon’s law...
by Allison Julander | Feb 9, 2017 | Hiring Practices
Xenium’s internal Talent Partner, Kathleen Lowe, recently sat down with us and shared key advice for applicants based on her hiring experience. 1. Be Transparent About Gaps in Employment If you have multiyear gaps in employment, don’t fret! The key is to acknowledge...
by Allison Julander | Feb 3, 2017 | Hiring Practices
Kathleen Lowe started at Xenium as an HR Business Partner, then returned as the Talent Partner years later. Here are her tips and advice for those in the recruiting field. Have a real understanding of your company Especially when new to an internal recruiting...
by Allison Julander | Sep 19, 2016 | Employment Law
In early August, the state of Massachusetts enacted a groundbreaking law that will prohibit companies from asking job applicants about their wages at prior positions. The intent of the legislation is to eliminate an unfair bias against an applicant and aid underpaid...
by Allison Julander | Oct 21, 2015 | Employment Law
Molly Kelley, Sr. HR Business Partner, and Paige Tamlyn, HR Representative, contributed to this post. This past summer, Oregon became the most recent state to pass a “Ban the Box” law. Under this law, which takes effect January 1, 2016, it will be illegal for...
