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Employee benefits updates and reminders for a cheerful year to come | Opinion
As we all get cozy for some end-of-year cheer, here are some benefits updates and reminders to ring in the new year.
OP-ED: Are your employee benefits ready for 2022?
There is no denying that time has moved particularly fast over the past year and a half. In the world of employee benefits, the law has changed, adapted and updated in a multitude of ways to move with the needs of plan participants and sponsors.
OP-ED: An employee benefits grab bag to start 2017 with style
This column is being written on Jan. 20 鈥� Inauguration Day 鈥� and it is going to discuss the Accordable Care Act (ACA). That’s a recipe for immediate obsolescence, right? […]
OP-ED: Answers to important ACA questions
On Sept. 17, about two months after most employers would have liked to have seen final guidance, the Internal Revenue Service released final Affordable Care Act reporting forms and instructions […]
OP-ED: Well, well, well: some new guidance
On April 20, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued a notice of proposed rulemaking addressing how the Americans with Disabilities Act applies to employer wellness programs that are part of […]
OP-ED: Affordable Care Act posing challenges
If you run a staffing firm or utilize a staffing firm in your business, chances are good that compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is somewhere on your list […]
Countdown is on for federal health care mandate
As you toast the New Year, health care reform will probably be the last thing on your mind. But for many employers, the start of 2014 signals the start […]
Here comes health care reform
In this month's Compliance Corner, attorney Iris Tilley highlights eight health care reform issues that employers should be aware of for 2013.
New guidance sheds light on health care reporting on W-2 forms
As many employers are aware, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act amends the Internal Revenue Code to require employers to report the aggregate cost of applicable employer-sponsored health coverage […]
Take the bite out of meal period violations
Most Oregon employers are aware that nonexempt employees who work at least six hours are entitled to an unpaid meal period of at least 30 minutes. But some employers face […]
Avoid workplace bullying when making wellness program
In response to increasing health insurance and absenteeism costs, many employers are also becoming personal trainers and health coaches as they push employees to adopt healthier lifestyles through wellness programs. […]
Health care reform: a guide to compliance
Health care reform passed late last month, signaling many upcoming changes for employers, insurers and individuals over the course of the next several years. Countless media outlets have reported on […]
News
- Multnomah County commits up to $101.6M for Moda Center
- Portland code changes to take effect in November
- Los Colibris project approved for Portland’s OMSI District
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $9.9 million in top bidders | Aug. 7, 2026
- Oregon opens infrastructure grant program
- Ex-TV host claps back at Detroit officials in blight case
- 31-unit multifamily project in Portland land use review intakes | Aug. 3, 2026
- $2.4 million office renovation in Portland building permits | Aug. 3, 2026
- Transportation commission weighs ODOT budget cuts
- Lam Research planning $1.7 billion investment in Tualatin
- Pacific Northwest projects totaling $10.6 million in top bidders | July 31, 2026
- Many Oregon counties struggling to maintain their fairgrounds
Commentary
- Beware of when the debt collector comes calling | Opinion
- Assembly of a future workforce begins with an invitation | Opinion
- Beware of overlooking legal requirements for remote workers | Opinion
- Become a critical thinker and transform a workplace | Opinion
- Managing construction risks with international suppliers | Opinion
- A rally with many engines: the lesson of 2026’s first half | Opinion
- Oregon housing challenges persist despite sound and fury | Opinion
- When does an employee’s bullying become harassment? | Opinion
- Ditch disorganization 鈥� the cost of deferred decisions | Opinion
- Consider 10 common risks for healthcare construction projects | Opinion
- Clarifying the reach of a law regarding prevailing wage | Opinion
- Adjust to legal changes now to ensure compliance later | Opinion
