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Washington’s New Pre-Employment Marijuana Use and Testing Law

A new law was passed by the Washington legislature and signed by Governor Inslee in May 2023 that restricts employers’ ability to conduct pre-employment drug testing for the presence of marijuana. The law is effective January 1, 2024. Many drug...

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Earthquakes, Hurricanes, Wildfires, COVID Resurgence – Is your workplace ready for what's next?

From natural disasters to global pandemics, the challenges organizations face are evolving at an unprecedented rate. The need for emergency...

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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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When to Schedule a Private Team Training: Considering the 4 Major Benefits

September is back-to-school time, and for employees, that means Archbright University! Archbright’s training experts have the opportunity to meet...

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You’re Probably Not Issuing FMLA Notices Correctly… And It May Cost You

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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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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What Your Handbook Might Be Missing

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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Retrospective Rating—Earning Financial Rewards with Safety Initiatives

Now, more than ever, Washington businesses are ‘feeling the pinch.’ Revenue margins are slimming while expectations from both internal and external...

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Benefits of Washington’s Preferred Worker Program

Did you know Washington State has a financial incentive program for employers called the Preferred Worker Program? The program, offered by the...

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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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