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The Key to Finding Success with Succession Planning

The What and Why of Succession Management Did you know that we are living through a time of great workforce upheavals? There are some significant forces underway that employers should not ignore.

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Time to Sharpen Your Pencil: Washington’s New Salary Transparency Law

With the crunch of autumn leaves right around the corner and kids returning to school, employers in Washington are sharpening their pencils in...

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Monkeypox: Don’t Reinvent the Wheel

By now, many employers already have the latest viral epidemic on their radar—monkeypox. Although this new public health outbreak is considered highly...

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Workplace Emergencies—Is Your Company Ready?

Everyone knows emergency preparedness is important, but often it falls to the bottom of the priority list as we juggle the many daily demands of...

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Confidentiality During Workplace Investigations in Washington

The Washington law called the Silenced No More Act went into effect on June 9, 2022. The Act prohibits confidentiality, nondisclosure, and non...

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New Challenges with Remote Employees

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...

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Upcoming Archbright Events and Presentations

The Archbright team is out in the community, sharing our expertise on relevant and timely HR topics. Find us at these upcoming events!

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Employer Policies and Legal Obligations in Response to Changing Abortion Laws

After the US Supreme Court’s June 24 landmark decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, employers across the nation were left trying to understand the...

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With the Legalization of Medical and Recreational Marijuana, Is Zero Tolerance Still Realistic for Employers?

It has been ten years since Washington voters approved I-502, legalizing the recreational use of marijuana in the state. Oregon voters followed suit...

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Risks, Benefits, and Possible Legal Issues When Considering a Biometric Time Clock

Biometrics are unique physical characteristics, such as fingerprints and facial features, which employers can use for automated recognition for...

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