If a firm, by producing two more units of output can increase total revenue by $100, then the marginal benefit or marginal revenue per additional unit of output would be $50. This is computed by taking the change in total revenue divided by the change in output.
On June 12, 2015, the Oregon legislature passed Senate Bill 454, legislation that will require most employers with 10 or more employees in Oregon to provide employees with up to 40 hours per year of paid sick leave. As discussed below, Portland employers with six or more employees already must provide sick leave.
Employment Outlook and Salary Information. In May 2015, nonfarm animal caretakers earned an annual median salary of $21,010, or $10.10 per hour, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Faster than average job growth of 11% was predicted for this occupation from 2014-2024, per the BLS.