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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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The Importance of Salary Survey Data

Figuring out appropriate pay for employees can mean the difference between life and death for businesses. Whether it be for long-term or short-term...

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Preparing for Workplace Safety and Health Inspections During COVID-19

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, many employers face difficult decisions regarding business operations. Decreased product demand, staff shortages, and...

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Archbright’s Manufacturing Retro Program: A Nice Piece of the Pie

In 1981 L&I started offering a voluntary Retrospective Rating program, also known as “retro.” Retro programs are safety incentive programs providing...

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4 Ways to Strengthen Employee Relations During the Pandemic

In light of the current pandemic, the employer-employee relationship is more critical than ever. As companies transition to remote work at an...

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