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As Summer Heat Rises, So Do  Employers’ Legal Obligations

Washington Employers face numerous local, state, and federal employment law changes this year.

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OSHA 300 Recordkeeping: Common Questions and 2024 Changes to Electronic Submissions

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) requires many organizations with 11 or more employees to follow recordkeeping requirements,...

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New and Changing Laws on the Horizon As Washington Employers Prepare for 2024

The holiday season is in full swing, and HR professionals know that means it's crunch time to wrap up any necessary end-of-year tasks and prepare for...

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How Effective Are Wage Transparency Laws?

It’s been months since Washington enacted its pay transparency law, RCW 49.58.110, which amended the Equal Pay and Opportunities Act. The law...

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The National Labor Relations Board’s Restrictions on Employer Work Rules Changes... Again

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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The United States Supreme Court Closes its 2022-2023 Term with Several Decisions Potentially Impactful to Employers

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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Supreme Court Issues New Standard for Religious Accommodations

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...

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Re-Evaluate Your Independent Contractors This New Year

Independent contractors are integral to businesses. They are used to provide specific skills or experience, assist with limited-scope projects or...

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Adopting an E-Signature Policy Provides Clarity to Employees and Protection for Employers

As we near the end of the year and employers check what policies and practices might need to be added, amended, or clarified, they often overlook...

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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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