Mark Nelson

Mark Nelson is a Senior HR Advisor with Archbright. His perspective on HR is informed by his experiences as a labor and employment attorney, HR consultant, and college instructor, as well has the perspectives he’s gained living and working in Colorado, California, Germany, and D.C. He has a J.D. from the University of Iowa, an M.A. in English Literary Research from the University of Lancaster (in the U.K.), and a B.A. in Humanities from the University of Colorado at Boulder.

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Out of Sync: The Hidden Risk of Misaligned Federal FMLA and Washington PMFL Leave Periods

Mark Nelson: Jun 2, 2026 4:49:16 PM

The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Washington’s Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) both provide employees with job-protected leave, but they operate under different rules and timelines. Washington employers managing both FMLA and...

Employment Law Human Resources

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You’re Probably Not Issuing FMLA Notices Correctly… And It May Cost You

Mark Nelson: Aug 1, 2023 4:04:21 PM

Documentation requirements under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) are surprisingly complex—even more so than you might think. Because the...

Human Resources

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HR FAQ: Does it matter what day of the week I terminate an employee?

Mark Nelson: May 30, 2023 11:58:00 AM

Answer: Yes, it does matter.

Human Resources

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The Biggest Remote Lessons for Employers

Mark Nelson: Oct 26, 2022 9:30:00 AM

Before 2020, many employers reserved remote work for only rare or occasional circumstances. When COVID-19 hit, remote work became, in many ways, the...

Human Resources

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New Challenges with Remote Employees

Mark Nelson: Aug 12, 2022 3:30:29 PM

Employees have more bargaining power now than they’ve had in decades and are demanding remote work remain on the table. This is a good thing in many...

Human Resources Remote Work

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Behavioral Threat Assessment in the Workplace: An Interview with Dr. Lynn Van Male

Mark Nelson: Oct 5, 2021 10:42:24 AM

Workplace violence continues to be a serious concern for employers, and HR professionals and other business leaders must remain vigilant for...

Workplace Safety Human Resources

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Political Speech and Activity in the Workplace

Mark Nelson: May 16, 2020 3:44:15 PM

With the presidential election fast approaching, employers are wise to brace for how political speech can encroach on the workplace. Whether...

Employment Law