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

Erin Jacobson JD: Jul 26, 2023 11:47:44 AM

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...

Employment Law

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What Your Handbook Might Be Missing

Lindsey Sosa: Jul 11, 2023 10:30:00 AM

An employee handbook sets the tone for the relationship between an employer and their employees. It informs employees of their legal rights and...

Human Resources HR Consulting

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Retrospective Rating—Earning Financial Rewards with Safety Initiatives

Shannon Elliott: Jul 3, 2023 9:59:04 AM

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

Workplace Safety Workers Compensation

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Benefits of Washington’s Preferred Worker Program

Jeaneil Brown: Jun 30, 2023 10:05:27 AM

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

Workplace Safety Workers Compensation

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Supreme Court Issues New Standard for Religious Accommodations

Beth Touschner: Jun 22, 2023 9:30:10 AM

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...

Employment Law Human Resources Legal Update

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AI’s Impact on HR

Amye Reynolds: Jun 9, 2023 8:00:00 AM

Every day, there seem to be reports of new uses for artificial intelligence (AI). With generative artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and...

Human Resources

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Chemical Safety: Understanding and Maintaining Safety Data Sheets

Tiffany Knudsen, SMS: Jun 7, 2023 10:29:44 AM

Is your organization one of the millions of workplaces in the U.S. that uses chemicals? Chemicals are found in numerous industries and used in a wide...

Workplace Safety