To most employers, it feels like employee protections are added every year and none are taken away. The big add this past month was Paid Leave Oregon, requiring all Oregon employers to provide up to 12 weeks of time off for family or medical leave. This and other reasons for protected time off can be hard to keep straight but we're here to help. Don't fire an employee for attendance without first making sure they are not protected under one of the leave statutes listed and explained here.

Public health officials expect the viruses that cause Covid-19 and the seasonal flu to spread simultaneously this winter. The CDC advises that getting a flu vaccine this year is more important than ever. Kaya HR helps pay for your employees' flu shots through an easy reimbursement program. Their family members can get them free too!

Carbon monoxide exposure incidents injure and kill hundreds of people each year, sometimes in the workplace. Inadequate ventilation, faulty heating systems, and engine exhaust are primary culprits. SAIF has provided the handout below for educating employees at your monthly safety meeting.

Kaya HR supports the work of many local non-profits, including CASA for children.

CASA trains, places, supervises and assists Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children who are in custody of the state and under protection of the court. Judges appoint a CASA, who typically serve one case until it's permanently resolved, to cases that need special care or a watchful eye for the court. It's Michelle's experience as a CASA volunteer that led to our support!

Have you had an employee ask for a paycheck advance? Regardless of their paycheck frequency, employees sometimes encounter situations that require a quick infusion of funds. If they've worked enough during the current pay period, we think they should have easy access to them! That's why we've partnered with Multikrd, a financial platform that offers employees low or no cost early wage access, along with many other benefits! Employees can log into their Multikrd account at any time, see how much is available to them, and with a few clicks have access to those funds. Best of all, there is no risk to you as the employer, like there can be with traditional advances. Employees who think they might utilize this service would benefit from enrolling (it's free!) before they need those funds because it's only instant if they've set it up beforehand. Find out more here.