by Allison Julander | Mar 2, 2016 | Employment Law
Today, Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed a bill into law that will raise Oregon’s minimum wage over the next 6 years. The bill passed last week 32-26 in the house. Weeks earlier, it passed 16-12 in the senate after a six hour floor debate. The bill is unique to...
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 Brandon Laws | Jun 9, 2015 | It's About People
Download the MP3 | Run Time: 10:31 Brandon, Suzi, and Molly discuss a New York Times article about how Dan Price, the founder of Gravity Payments, is raising his company’s minimum wage to $70,000 a year. They discuss the implications of implementing such a high...
by Allison Julander | Mar 2, 2015 | Employment Law
On Wednesday, February 18, the Portland City Council voted unanimously (5-0) to raise the minimum hourly wage to $15 for 173 contractors and full-time workers of the City of Portland. The current state minimum wage is $9.25 an hour, and the federal minimum wage is...
by Allison Julander | Jan 20, 2015 | Human Resources
Once a year, the IRS and the states come out with new tax rates, wage base limits and retirement contributions. We have compiled a 2015 reference sheet specific for Oregon and SW Washington employers that is now available for download. The 2015 Rates, Limits and...