by Brandon Laws | Sep 25, 2020 | Employment Law
Oregon just announced the Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) program. DUA is a federal program that provides financial benefits to people whose employment or self-employment was lost or interrupted as the direct result of a major disaster. In response to the...
by Brandon Laws | Aug 12, 2020 | Coronavirus
On Saturday, August 8, the President issued several executive orders and memorandum intended to provide financial relief to both employees and the unemployed. Social Security Tax Deferment One memorandum directs the Treasury Department to defer employees’ obligations...
by Allison Julander | Jan 11, 2016 | Operations
Each year, we compile a comprehensive list of some of the most important information employers need to know in terms of tax rates, limits and dates. At the very least, it serves as a wonderful reference sheet for your team. Click below to download your free copy of...
by Allison Julander | Apr 22, 2015 | Hiring Practices
Xenium President Anne Donovan was interviewed on KGW Portland last night, April 21st, at 7pm during the Live @ 7 show! The discussion centered around the current job market, how the internet has changed job searching, and how, with unemployment rates down, it’s...
by Brandon Laws | Dec 2, 2008 | Human Resources
This has been the most frequently asked question of me over the past month. Employers are looking for any insights or trends to best prepare themselves for the months ahead. We are already seeing record highs in Oregon unemployment and anticipating the “free...