Daily Archives: May 28, 2025


These questions are still illegal to ask candidates in a job interview!

DO NOT ASK THESE 5 INTERVIEW QUESTIONS  There are many questions U.S. employers cannot legally ask during a job interview, but here are five of the most often asked questions that will expose you to legal liability. Questions about age, marital status, children, ethnicity, and religion should never be asked during job interviews, and if asked, will still put any company in legal jeopardy.     Here are the 5 “do not ask” interview questions:   What’s […]


New Minimum Wage Rates in Oregon Starts July 1, 2025

Oregon’s Bureau of Labor and Industries [BOLI] announced upcoming changes to Oregon’s minimum wage rates based on a 2.4% rise in the US Consumer Price Index from March 2024 to March 2025.   For hours worked July 1st and forward—Oregon’s minimum wage rates increase 35¢ based on year-over-year inflation: Standard Minimum Wage: $15.05 per hour Portland Metro Minimum Wage*: $16.30 per hour Non-Urban Minimum Wage**: $14.05 per hour   *Portland Metro Minimum Wage: Applies to work locations within […]