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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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 failure to provide employee notices as required by the FMLA can entitle the employee to monetary relief,...

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