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The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) frequently reviews employer work rules in employee handbooks or other policies to determine whether such rules unlawfully infringe on employees' rights to engage in protected concerted activity. Protected concerted activity includes employees talking with each...

The United States Supreme Court issued several decisions in June, at the close of its 2022-2023 term, that either directly or potentially impact employers. The first two cases discussed below directly impact employers. The other two are tangential to employers and are worth watching for future developments that...

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 anticipated that the Court would increase the burden on employers in considering religious accommodation requests protected by Title VII. On June 29, 2023, the Court...

Independent contractors are integral to businesses. They are used to provide specific skills or experience, assist with limited-scope projects or initiatives, address a remote work arrangement, or transition an employee toward retirement. But, businesses that improperly classify workers as independent contractors...

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 their e-signature policy. With the rise in digitalization of onboarding documents and remote work, many employers rely on electronic signatures, or e-signatures, when...

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 believes to be illegal discrimination, harassment, retaliation, a wage...

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 gravity of the impact on their workforce and the best way to support employees with their reproductive health.

Keeping informed of changing employment laws is a never-ending task, and this year is no exception! The first few months of 2022 have brought many new and changing laws in Washington state. Here's a round-up of the most notable legal updates Washington employers should have on their radar:

In 2020, the US Supreme Court confirmed in Bostock v. Clayton County that Title VII's protected classification of "sex" is defined to include protection from discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. This opened the door to claims from employees attempting to further expand the...

This article was originally published to the Archbright Blog on 5/25/21.