Wall Street Journal reported today, “The income of Americans soared in May because of the government’s economic stimulus, leading them to increase spending modestly and boost the saving rate to the highest in 15 years. Personal income rose at a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.4% compared to the month before, […]

PC sales growth down, laptops rise By Oregon Small Business Association, PC sales growth in the U.S. continues to take a beating at the hands of the economic recession.  Yet, one glimmer of hope remains:  laptop computers.  Dell Computer recently announced declining quarterly profit and revenue results.  Hewlett-Packard also announced […]

By Mimi Henninger, SPHR, Senior Human Resources Consultant AmeriBen/IEC Group Exlporer, According to recent statistics released by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), overall discrimination claims rose 15% in 2008 from 2007. One reason for an increase in discrimination claims is that more people are being laid off from their […]

Portland Business Alliance Board of Directors’ Statement on Attorney General Report on Mayor Sam Adams and the important of moving on. By Portland Business Alliance, Portland, Ore. – Today, the Portland Business Alliance’s Board of Directors released the following statement about the Oregon State Attorney General’s report on its investigation […]

By J.L. Wilson Association of Oregon Industries Oregon’s largest business advocate Senate Bill 519 will pass House today, new bill introduced to expand scope of “Gag Bill”.   The Oregon House of Representative is poised to pass SB 519 – “the Employer Gag Bill” – under direction from House Democratic […]

Oregon Business Data Analysis: Oregonians are losing ground to the average American based on 2008 per capita statistics recently reported by the Oregon Employment Department. •   Oregon’s per capita personal income fell 1.5 percent in 2008. From $36,492 in 2009 to $35,956. (inflation adjusted). •    Oregon’s per capita personal income […]

Business owners say the economy is requiring longer work hours and fewer vacations, but majority still find time for outside activities By Wells Fargo Bank, SAN FRANCISCO — June 18, 2009: The economy is taking a toll on the day-to-day lives of business owners, but most said they still have […]

Process for ADAAA Regulations Underway, Barran Liebman LLP Electronic Alert On June 17, 2009, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) approved proposed regulations implementing the ADA Amendments Act by issuing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The next step is a review by the Office of Management and Budget before publication […]