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Colleen Mayer: Oct 2, 2023 11:26:00 AM
A new law was passed by the Washington legislature and signed by Governor Inslee in May 2023 that restricts employers’ ability to conduct pre-employment drug testing for the presence of marijuana. The law is effective January 1, 2024. Many drug...
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Tiffany Knudsen, SMS: Sep 13, 2023 3:43:23 PM
From natural disasters to global pandemics, the challenges organizations face are evolving at an unprecedented rate. The need for emergency...
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Erin Jacobson JD: Aug 22, 2023 11:56:29 AM
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) frequently reviews employer work rules in employee handbooks or other policies to determine...
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Archbright Team Member: Aug 9, 2023 9:58:14 AM
September is back-to-school time, and for employees, that means Archbright University! Archbright’s training experts have the opportunity to meet...
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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...
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Erin Jacobson JD: Jul 26, 2023 11:47:44 AM
The United States Supreme Court issued several decisions in June, at the close of its 2022-2023 term, that either directly or potentially impact...
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Lindsey Sosa: Jul 11, 2023 10:30:00 AM
An employee handbook sets the tone for the relationship between an employer and their employees. It informs employees of their legal rights and...
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Shannon Elliott: Jul 3, 2023 9:59:04 AM
Now, more than ever, Washington businesses are ‘feeling the pinch.’ Revenue margins are slimming while expectations from both internal and external...
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Jeaneil Brown: Jun 30, 2023 10:05:27 AM
Did you know Washington State has a financial incentive program for employers called the Preferred Worker Program? The program, offered by the...
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Beth Touschner: Jun 22, 2023 9:30:10 AM
Update: In late June, the Archbright Blog told you about a case to watch out for, Groff v. DeJoy, from the Supreme Court’s October 2022 term. It was...
