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 Suzi Wear | Jan 27, 2016 | Employment Law
Following the January 1, 2016 implementation of the Oregon Sick Leave law, employers continue to grapple with understanding the various provisions of the new law. Alongside Willamette Valley Development Officers, Xenium recently co-hosted a 2016 Legal Update event...
by Suzi Wear | Dec 17, 2015 | Employment Law
As we conclude 2015, be sure you are prepared for the Oregon employer legal measures that become effective on January 1, 2016: ✓ Ban the Box Employers will no longer be able to inquire into or consider a job applicant’s conviction history on a job application or prior...
by Allison Julander | Oct 26, 2015 | Inside Xenium
Employees of Xenium HR share what it’s like to work at Xenium HR. They talk about the culture, the people, and what drives them to do great work.Click to Watch on YouTube
by Allison Julander | Aug 20, 2015 | Safety
Dena Guralnick, Xenium’s Operations Project Supervisor, contributed to this post. Several weeks ago, The New Yorker threw a grenade into the hearts of many Pacific Northwest residents. While the looming subduction zone earthquake and subsequent tsunami were not news...