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Paramour Preference: Is it Illegal to Give Preferential Treatment to a Romantic Partner?

In 2020, the US Supreme Court confirmed in Bostock v. Clayton County that Title VII's protected classification of "sex" is defined to include protection from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. This opened the door...

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The OFCCP Launched its Contractor Portal: What Does This Mean?

The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) announced they are activating a Contractor Portal for current and future federal...

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Vaccine Mandate Considerations for Union Employers

Employers considering requiring their employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19, whether by policy choice or required by a federal, state, or...

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

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

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New Administration Brings Heightened Workplace Protections for LGBTQ+ Employees

This article was originally published to the Archbright Blog on 5/25/21.

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Mental Well-Being for Employees: Beyond the Pandemic

As we move beyond the first anniversary of the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination rates are increasing each day, and many individuals are...

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OSHA Announces Updated COVID-19 Guidelines

In mid-May 2021, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that individuals who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no longer have to wear a...

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Ten Ways Employers Are Now at Risk for Lawsuits

As businesses previously forced to close move toward reopening or bringing furloughed employees back to work, employers must heed a disturbing trend...

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States Continue to Release Reopening Guidelines for Employers

Over the past several days, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho have announced a gradual lifting of ”stay home” orders and reopening of non-essential...

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Are Union Employers Required to Engage in Bargaining Before Deducting the New Long-Term Care Tax?

Governor Jay Inslee passed the nation’s first long-term care insurance (LTI) for Washington employees last spring. The LTI program mandates a payroll...

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