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SHRMA April 2015 Legislative Report
SHRMA April 2015 Legislative Report CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE REPORT April 21st was a significant deadline for this session’s proposed legislation. Those bills that failed to pass out of their originating committee are no longer under consideration, giving us a better...
Saalfeld Receives Blanchet Award
On Thursday, April 23, 2015, Blanchet Catholic School celebrated Founders Day, an annual celebration where they recognize the outstanding service, commitment and contributions of significant members of our Blanchet Community. Our very own Robert Saalfeld received the...
Mid-Willamette Human Resource Association | May 13
Saalfeld Griggs will be sponsoring the Mid-Willamette Human Resource Association's meeting on Creating A Performance Culture. When: May 13, 2015, 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Where: Mennonite Home Administration Building Chapel at 5353 Columbus St. SE, Albany, Oregon...
HR Basics – A Crash Course in Employment Law | May 21
Attorneys Randall Sutton, David Briggs, Jennifer Paul and Therese Adams will present at The Salem Human Resource Management Association's HR Basics seminar on employment law. When: Thursday, May 21, 2015, 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Registration starts at 7:30 a.m.)...
8th Annual Eminent Domain | June 4 & 5
8th Annual Eminent Domain: Current Developments in Condemnation, Valuation & Challenges Paul Sundermier will participate in The Seminar Group’s seminar on Eminent Domain in Portland on June 4 and 5. The seminar will include an overview and update of Oregon and...
Right of Way Appraising Seminar | May 20
Attorney Paul Sundermier will speak at a right of way appraising seminar for the members of the Greater Oregon Chapter of the Appraisal Institute (GOCAI) and the Beaver Chapter (OR) of the International Right of Way Association (IRWA). Paul will be speaking about the...
Using Nonqualified Deferred Compensation to Attract and Retain Key Employees
By Randy Cook, Partner, Saalfeld Griggs PC A major component to any successful financial services employer is its ability to attract and retain key employees. Studies indicate that an employer’s retirement program is high on the list of factors considered by key...
SHRMA March 2015 Legislative Report
SHRMA March 2015 Legislative Report CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE REPORT The first significant deadline of the 2015 Oregon State Legislative Session has come and gone. Members and committees had to submit drafts of measures for introduction to the Senate and House desks no...
ERISA Bonds vs. Fiduciary Liability Insurance: What’s the Difference?
By Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation Practice Group This article is intended to help plan sponsors understand the difference between retirement plan fidelity bonds and fiduciary liability insurance. Retirement Plan Fidelity Bonds The Employee Retirement...
Businesses May Not Be Protected by Standard Liability Releases
By Litigation Practice Group The Oregon Supreme Court recently delivered an opinion that may well affect how much you pay to ski the slopes of your favorite mountain this season. But that may not be the extent of the decision’s impact. In Bagley v. Mt. Bachelor, Inc.,...