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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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AI’s Impact on HR

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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What the #%&*!?

Profanity in the Workplace: Harmless Jargon or Gateway to Harassment?

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HR FAQ: Does it matter what day of the week I terminate an employee?

Answer: Yes, it does matter.

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HR FAQ: Can my employee use their sick time to stay home with their child in the summer because there’s no school?

Answer: The answer in both Washington and Oregon is no—unless the child is home because they are sick. The Washington and Oregon sick leave laws...

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References: to Check or Not to Check?

With focus keenly attuned to value-added efforts, employers are taking opportunities to edit out unnecessary process steps, and a question often...

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Unlimited PTO: Unique Employee Perk or Risky Employer Pitfall?

The rise in remote work has increasingly prompted employers to embrace workplace flexibility in other areas besides just their employee’s work...

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A person pointing at a note with words Quiet Hiring written on it

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Quiet Hiring: Risks and Rewards

As we enter 2023, employers face historic challenges. The economic slowdown and a competitive hiring landscape have significantly impacted staffing...

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April 1st is synonymous with April Fool’s—How to keep pranks at bay?

Everyone likes to have a little fun in the workplace. However, even well-intentioned jokes can go sideways. Often, we don’t know about others’...

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Making Room for Pregnancy on the Job: The Pregnant Worker’s Fairness Act and PUMP for Nursing Mothers Act

More than 45 years after the passage of the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA), pregnant and nursing employees still face challenges in the...

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