Oregon Supreme Court Says No Wage Claim for Alleged Rest Break Violations
Our partners at Bullard Smith Jernstedt Wilson have shared this important update with us. In an important decision issued on May 15, the Oregon...
Xenium's Staff is Certifiable
We've always been crazy about what we do -- helping well intended Northwest employers be their best -- but we can take added pride as a leader in...
Summer Activities Made Simple Through Lifebalance. Just in time for summer!
MyLifeBalance is a component of the LifeBalance Program that includes personalized tools, content and more. Current features include: NEW! The...
U.S. Supreme Court Expands Potential for Civil Rights Liability
In a 6-2 decision, the Supreme Court has ruled that a provision of the 1966 Civil Rights Act prohibiting race discrimination permits retaliation...
Two Simple Ways To Deal With Prediabetes
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services estimates that 41 million Americans have prediabetes. Most of them are not aware that they have it....
BOLI Issues Meal Period Exemption Regulations
Our partners at Barran Liebman sent us an update on these new BOLI regulations. Effective January 1, 2008, the Oregon legislature passed a bill...
The Top 25 Signs of a Dysfunctional Workplace
Every workplace has its quirks. But some offices can be downright toxic. Scarlet Pruitt of HR World has put together a list of the top 25 signs that...
Why Stress Is Deadly
(This article originally appeared at LiveScience.com. You can view the original article here.) If you're worried about your health, stop. You're...
What to Expect in 2008: Work, Work, Work
(This article originally appeared at LiveScience.com. You can view the original article here.) If you've resolved to work less or cut stress in...
New in Washington: Cell Phones and Driving Don't Mix
While this may be a stretch to deem an HR issue, new traffic laws in the state of Washington effect those of us that call Washington home (or simply...
HR Trends: Outsourcing on the Rise
If you use Xenium's Integrated services, you know that you are saving quite a bit by allowing us to turnkey all of your company's human resources...
Washington Supreme Court Clarifies Pregnancy Discrimination
(Thanks to Barran Liebman for sharing their Electronic Alert on this subject.) A longstanding Washington court battle has ended with a cautionary...
No Surprise: Small Business Owners Concerned About Rising Health Care Costs
According to a recent survey conducted by the National Association of Professional Employer Organizations (NAPEO), after pay, health insurance is...
Heavy Debt Load Adding "Substantial Stress" to Workforce
A 2005 study by Thomas Garman, an employee debt expert at Virginia Tech University, showed that 30 percent of U.S. employees feel substantial...
Oregon Legistlative Updates
As 2007 comes to a close, the Oregon legislature has been very busy. There are no fewer than 10 legislative updates that directly effect employers....
Retiring in Style (and in the Black)
Carol Moore at Bankrate.com shares nine ways people can effectively ruin their retirement. That’s right – ruin; this is a study in what NOT to do....
Xenium Fact Sheet
Corporate Address: 7401 SW Washo Court Suite 200 Tualatin, OR 97062 Phone: (503) 612-1555 Fax: (503) 612-1577 www.XeniumHR.com President: Leslie...
Social Security Wage Base Rises to $102,000 in 2008
The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on Wednesday, October 17, 2007, that the 2008 social security wage base will be $102,000, an...
Oregon's New Non-Compete Statue Closes Some Windows, But Opens a Door on Non-Solicit Agreements
(Thanks to Daniel Barnhart of Bullard Smith Jernstedt Wilson for sharing this article.) On August 3, 2007, Governor Kulongowski signed a bill that...
PC Problems? You're Not Alone.
The Personal Computer turns 25 years old this year. And like many 25 year olds, it's ready for more a more committed relationship. Makes sense too...
Cat Naps at Your Desk May Actually Be Good for You.
New research reveals that "sleeping at our desks in the middle of the day may be a good thing." The report, based on a two decade-long research...
What to do about the office bully.
Seen “The Office?” Well, we thought the office bully had gone the way of the DoDo in this day and age. Unfortunately, a few do still exist. The...
Oregon Creates Leave for Victims of Domestic Violence
(Thanks to Barran Liebman attorneys for permission to reprint the article) Governor Kulongoski signed a new law that permits employees who are...
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Oregon's New Noncompete Statute Closes Some Windows, But Opens A Door On Nonsolicit Agreements
The following article is reprinted with permission from the Law firm of Bullard Smith Jernstedt and Wilson. http://www.bullardlaw.com/ On August 3,...
Make Sure Employees are Taking Proper Breaks: It's the Law
It's generally accepted that sometimes, employees don't take the break times that they are guaranteed by law. Well, that may have to change: A...
5 Tips to Make You a Better Employer Today!
1. Have a vision for your company. Where do you see your company in a year? Five years? Ten years? Do your employees know and understand what this...