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Beth Touschner: Aug 23, 2022 10:13:19 AM
The Washington law called the Silenced No More Act went into effect on June 9, 2022. The Act prohibits confidentiality, nondisclosure, and non disparagement agreements between employers and employees regarding conduct that an employee reasonably...
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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...
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Archbright Team Member: Aug 9, 2022 12:23:07 PM
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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Lindsey Sosa: Aug 5, 2022 5:37:42 PM
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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Erin Jacobson JD: Jul 25, 2022 3:16:05 PM
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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Sarah Johnson, SPHR: Jul 14, 2022 5:00:11 PM
Biometrics are unique physical characteristics, such as fingerprints and facial features, which employers can use for automated recognition for...
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Tess Griswold, M.Ed.: Jun 29, 2022 9:00:00 AM
Note: To respect differing preferences, this article uses both person-first and identity-first language.
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Archbright Team Member: Jun 27, 2022 11:31:47 AM
In Washington State, the workers’ compensation insurance landscape is unique compared to the rest of the country. Almost all employers with...
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Kathy Iverson, SPHR: Jun 24, 2022 11:30:00 AM
With more employees working remotely, reports have shown that there has been an increase in substance abuse during work hours. Whether it is due to...
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Lindsey Sosa: Jun 20, 2022 8:45:00 AM
Juneteenth, celebrated each year on June 19, is a day to commemorate the end of slavery in the United States. In 1863, President Abraham Lincoln...
