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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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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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Business leaders often talk about the importance of succession planning and developing “bench strength” when discussing the future of their...
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A new law was passed by the Washington legislature and signed by Governor Inslee in May 2023 that restricts employers’ ability to conduct...
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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...
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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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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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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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Every day, there seem to be reports of new uses for artificial intelligence (AI). With generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and...
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Profanity in the Workplace: Harmless Jargon or Gateway to Harassment?
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Answer: Yes, it does matter.