Legal Law

Where is my paycheck?

Oregon law requires employers to pay employees at least once every 35 days. Oregon law also dictates that employees must be paid on time and in full on each payday – what a revolutionary idea! What happens if your employer deducts the payment from your paycheck? Generally, your employer cannot withhold money from your paycheck….

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the history of golf

Golf as we know it was invented in Scotland, but its roots go back to Flanders. The first record of “Chole” is from 1353 and portrays something that could be described as a mix between hockey and golf played in Flanders (Belgium). The game was played preferably on ice, and players used curved-bottomed sticks to…

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Job Outlook for Health Careers

The job outlook for healthcare careers is very good, especially when compared to other industries that are experiencing huge unemployment rates. There are many different types of careers in the healthcare field, and these extend well beyond the jobs of doctors and nurses. There are, of course, many jobs related to patient care. There are…

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Elevator Etiquette: The 20 Basics

Whether you work in a hotel, hospital, or any other type of high-rise building, elevator etiquette should be followed as rigorously as any other customer service standard. Because? Because very often, a brief encounter in the elevator initiates the first impression of your organization when visiting customers, guests, patients, suppliers and co-workers. Most organizations don’t…

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Cost of Medigap Plans

A key concern among many seeking supplemental health care coverage in addition to what Medicare provides is “How much does Medigap cost?” Researching the exact coverage provided by each of the Medigap policies is easy, since they are standardized by law to be the same regardless of the state or company offering the policy. However,…

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Can public speaking really change your life?

Many people know that they would be much more successful in their business if they could stand in front of the room promoting it. However, when it comes to actually speaking to a room full of strangers, whether it’s around a table at a networking meetup, standing at a mixing desk, or as a guest…