Kathy Iverson, SPHR

Kathy Iverson, SPHR, is a Senior HR Advisor at Archbright. She works with members daily, advising on issues related to employment law compliance, employee relations, leaves, and ADA. Kathy has 25 years of experience in recruiting, training, managing employee relations, and leading HR teams in corporate, service, manufacturing, and non-profit environments. She has a B.A. in Public and Interpersonal Communication from Seattle Pacific University.

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HR FAQ: Can my employee use their sick time to stay home with their child in the summer because there’s no school?

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 allow employees to use sick leave if the child’s school or place of care has been closed for any...

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Four Tips for Employers Dealing with Drug or Alcohol Use in the Workplace

Kathy Iverson, SPHR: Jun 24, 2022 11:30:00 AM

With more employees working remotely, reports have shown that there has been an increase in substance abuse during work hours. Whether it is due to...

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Kathy Iverson, SPHR

HR FAQ: Can my employee use their sick time to stay home with their child in the summer because there’s no school?

Four Tips for Employers Dealing with Drug or Alcohol Use in the Workplace

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