Thank you to all the communities who participated in this year’s National Night Out! We have received great feedback about the events that were planned and hosted by site staff. We have put together a National Night Out Recap Newsletter with highlights from the events. You can preview this newsletter by clicking the link below: 2016 […]
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Effective September 1, 2016 Cambridge will be changing the mileage reimbursement rate to $0.54 per mile from $.575 per mile in accordance with the federal reimbursement rate for 2016. Information regarding these rates can be found here: https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/standard-mileage-rates/ Mileage rates typically change each year and we expect another rate change in early 2017. Contact your property
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HR Tip of the Week – Meal Breaks and Rest Periods OREGON: In general, an employee whose work period is 8 hours is entitled to one 30 minute unpaid meal period and two 10 minute rest breaks. If the work period is between 6-7 hours long, the meal period is to be taken between the
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In continuing efforts to provide excellent customer service and in some cases required by law for federally funded projects, we would like to remind you that Cambridge does provide translation and interpretation services when needed. Services available include document translation and interpretation services. If you need document translation or an in person scheduled interpreter, you
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Please find a updated 2016 specification sheet below. This spec sheet includes information on maintenance items for unit turnovers and replacements as well as general property equipment. If you have any questions about any items listed, please speak with your supervisor. CRES Spec Sheet Revised January 2016
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Often times, our site maintenance is contacted by a resident after hours, requesting emergency service. More and more, we’re getting the question as to whether a particular call is actually considered an emergency, and if it’s appropriate to respond. Below is a document that outlines some basic scenarios, both for what is and
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To All Site Management personnel: Please read this carefully and let your supervisor know if you have any questions. The 4th of July Holiday falls on a Monday this year. Offices will be closed Monday, July 4th in observance of the holiday. If an employee’s regularly scheduled day off is Monday, another day during the same
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Residents are allowed to install window air conditioners. These may be left in place between May 1st and October 31st. Installation must comply with the policies below. By Wednesday June 22nd, 2016, please evaluate the conditions of all air conditioner units installed throughout your community. Issue Air Conditioner notices where necessary. And, include a summary
Patio inspections should be performed on an on-going basis. A well-kept patio reflects a well- managed community. Before Friday, June 17th, 2016, please evaluate patio conditions at your community. Issue Patio Notices where necessary. And, include a summary of the notices delivered and the responses received in your June 30, 2016, Monthly Manager Report. Before
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Please print and distribute the following as noted below: – FOR DISTRIBUTION FOR ALL ELIGIBLE 401K PARTICIPANTS – (Eligible employees have regularly scheduled hours per Employment Understanding on file equal to or greater than 20 hours per week) Eligible 401K Participants, As a reminder and as provided in the Cambridge 401K Summary Plan Description, if
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Monday May 30th is Memorial Day Holiday! Except for a few special circumstances all offices, sites and corporate will be closed in observance of the holiday. As a reminder, if an employee’s regularly scheduled day off is Monday, another day during the pay period should be taken as the holiday. How to record your time
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Part of our employment requirement/ongoing training includes online classes through Grace Hill. Those classes are “Sexual Harassment” and “Fair Housing I & II” These three must be completed annually. If you or your staff have not completed these training’s within the last year, please do so. The attached packet includes instructions on where and how
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As part of our ongoing commitment to providing equal housing opportunities for all, we wish to take this opportunity to remind all Cambridge employees of our ongoing responsibility to provide translation services at our communities. Site staff is authorized and instructed to offer and utilize translation services for purposes of interpreting to anyone showing up
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Cambridge will pay a referral bonus to any employee who refers an applicant to our company who is ultimately hired by the company. The bonus is payable upon completion of the newly hired employee’s introductory period of 90 days. The referring employee must still be employed with the company at the time the bonus is
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As a reminder, Thoroughly completed Maintenance Request Forms are essential. Every data field on the form must be completed to create an exceptional business record. Special attention should be put forth to document Cambridge’s right to enter the apartment to complete the repair. Management staff should take the time to review the comments of the
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