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New Maryland Law Restricts Use of Non-Competes
C2’s federal contracting clients often have employees working on contracts all around the country. One issue that frequently arises is how can clients effectively administer post-employment restrictive covenants (e.g., non-compete and non-solicitation...
read moreDOL Publishes Long-Awaited Final Overtime Rule
On September 24, 2019, a C2 government contracting client e-mailed to ask if we had heard any update on when the Department of Labor (“DOL”) might publish its new overtime rule. For those of you who have followed this topic, you know that an update to the...
read moreDon’t Get “Cyber-Scrooged”: Take Precautions When Holiday Shopping Online
As a provider of outsourced HR services, C2 often communicates with or transmits information between clients and vendors. We take great care to ensure that our electronic communications, online portals, websites, software, etc. are extremely secure. C2 is certainly...
read moreSupporting Mental Health in the Work Place
The age of Digital Intelligence and Technology brings innovative, inclusive, and customer service centered expectations.The success of a business is determined by the health and motivation of its Workforce. Supporting overall employee wellness in the...
read morePromoting Growth Mindset
As a company grows and evolves, it becomes necessary to create new positions. One dilemma many business owners face is whether to promote someone from within the company or hire an external applicant. Ultimately, the biggest factor in making that choice...
read moreAdjusting to Bans on Salary History Inquiries
One of C2’s government contracting clients recently asked us to review their employment application and offer suggestions on whether it needed updating. One of the application questions requested that the applicant list his or her compensation at their...
read moreOregon’s Progressive Workplace Laws May Serve as a Model for Your State
One of C2’s government contracting clients recently asked for guidance on Oregon’s HR requirements ahead of its planned opening of a new Oregon-based office. A few years ago, there would not have been much to tell about Oregon’s HR landscape; the state...
read moreNew Minimum Wage Rates for Oregon Effective 7/1/19
On July, 1, 2019 the new Oregon minimum wage per hour will be $11.25 for these counties: Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Deschutes, Hood River, Jackson, Josephine, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Wasco, Washinton, and...
read moreMaine Law Requires Employers to Provide Employees Paid Leave to Use for Any Reason
Maine Governor Janet Mills has signed a bill that will allow employees to use mandated paid leave for any reason. Under this law, approximately 85% of private sector employees in Maine will receive paid leave. The new law will take effect January 1,...
read moreNew Employee Termination Notice for Oregon
On January 1, 2020, employers will be required within seven days to provide a terminated employee with a signed, written copy of the terms of a noncompetition agreement of the as a condition of the enforceability of the agreement. Oregon Governor Kate...
read moreMillennials are Taking Over the Workplace: Is Your Business Ready?
Who are the Millennials? Also known as Generation Y, the Millennials were born between the early 1990’s and early 2000’s. This generation is adept at digital communication, social media, and technology – due in large part to the fact that they never knew a...
read moreHouse Passes Bill to Help Small Contractors Win More Sole Source Contracts
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has for many years created various categories of 8(a) or otherwise disadvantaged small business categories to try and create opportunities for small and emerging federal contractors. The SBA’s goal has been to serve...
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