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 Allison Julander | Jul 21, 2015 | Inside Xenium
Xenium is once again participating in the KGW School Supply Drive! This annual drive is organized by KGW Portland. All supplies will go to Schoolhouse Supplies, a long time client of ours and a local nonprofit organization that collects excess office supplies from...
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 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...
