Ben Eckhart

Ben Eckhart is an Attorney for Archbright. In his role, he advises and guides members, conducts investigations, and facilitates trainings. Previously, he worked as an attorney at Winterbauer & Diamond, a boutique employment defense law firm in Seattle. He earned his B.A. from the University of California, Berkeley, his J.D. from the University of Denver, School of Law, and is a member of Association of Workplace Investigators (AWI) and the King County Bar Association. Ben is licensed to practice law in Washington.

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Employer Rights and Politics in the Workplace

Picture of Ben Eckhart Ben Eckhart: Jun 25, 2026 8:00:03 AM

Political discussions in the workplace are a common source of conflict, often leading to heated disagreements and inflammatory comments. Even seemingly neutral conversations about politics can lead to claims of employer discrimination, harassment,...

Employment Law Workplace Diversity
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Re-Evaluate Your Independent Contractors This New Year

Picture of Ben Eckhart Ben Eckhart: Jan 24, 2023 11:00:00 AM

Independent contractors are integral to businesses. They are used to provide specific skills or experience, assist with limited-scope projects or...

Employment Law
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