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Lindsey Sosa: Jul 11, 2023 10:30:00 AM
An employee handbook sets the tone for the relationship between an employer and their employees. It informs employees of their legal rights and responsibilities and affirms the employer's obligations and expectations. A well-written,...
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Shannon Elliott: Jul 3, 2023 9:59:04 AM
Now, more than ever, Washington businesses are ‘feeling the pinch.’ Revenue margins are slimming while expectations from both internal and external...
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Jeaneil Brown: Jun 30, 2023 10:05:27 AM
Did you know Washington State has a financial incentive program for employers called the Preferred Worker Program? The program, offered by the...
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Beth Touschner: Jun 22, 2023 9:30:10 AM
Update: In late June, the Archbright Blog told you about a case to watch out for, Groff v. DeJoy, from the Supreme Court’s October 2022 term. It was...
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Amye Reynolds: Jun 9, 2023 8:00:00 AM
Every day, there seem to be reports of new uses for artificial intelligence (AI). With generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and...
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Tiffany Knudsen, SMS: Jun 7, 2023 10:29:44 AM
Is your organization one of the millions of workplaces in the U.S. that uses chemicals? Chemicals are found in numerous industries and used in a wide...
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Lindsey Sosa: Jun 5, 2023 11:48:00 AM
Profanity in the Workplace: Harmless Jargon or Gateway to Harassment?
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Mark Nelson: May 30, 2023 11:58:00 AM
Answer: Yes, it does matter.
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Kathy Iverson, SPHR: May 24, 2023 12:22:00 PM
Answer: The answer in both Washington and Oregon is no—unless the child is home because they are sick. The Washington and Oregon sick leave laws...
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Tiffany Knudsen, SMS and Nichole May: May 19, 2023 11:11:24 AM
Nestled in the Pacific Northwest, Washington State is known for its temperate climate. However, that doesn’t mean the region doesn’t experience hot...
