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As Summer Heat Rises, So Do Employers’ Legal Obligations
Kellis Borek: Jul 11, 2024 9:43:00 AM
Washington Employers face numerous local, state, and federal employment law changes this year.
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Kellis Borek: Jul 11, 2024 9:43:00 AM
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Tips to Foster Mental Health in the Workplace
Mental health and wellness are critical to a healthy workplace. They also directly support physical health, productivity, and performance....
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Senate Bill 1515 Brings Changes to Oregon’s Leave Laws
Lindsey Sosa: May 29, 2024 1:17:54 PM
Administering employee leaves in Oregon is no picnic. Most employers must navigate the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA), which provides job-protected...
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Navigating Federal and State-Required Heat Prevention Plans
Tiffany Knudsen, SMS: May 14, 2024 2:13:16 PM
NASA's Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) scientists reported that July 2023 was the hottest month on record globally. Unfortunately, experts...
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Hiring for Neurodiversity
Tess Griswold, M.Ed.: Apr 30, 2024 9:40:27 AM
Note: To respect differing preferences, this article uses both person-first language and identity-first language.
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Does OSHA's New Rule on Third-Party Inspection Representation Open the Door to Unions?
Tiffany Knudsen, SMS: Apr 24, 2024 8:38:29 AM
Workplace safety regulations are designed to establish minimum requirements for employers to protect employees from potential work hazards. Although...
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Foster a Family-Friendly Workplace to Boost Engagement
Lindsey Sosa: Apr 17, 2024 4:23:43 PM
This coming Thursday, April 25, employers nationwide will participate in 'Take Your Child to Work Day,' an event that can jump-start a...
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Navigating Election Year Politics in the Workplace
Kellis Borek: Apr 5, 2024 2:08:31 PM
As the United States prepares to engage again in the Presidential election, the workplace “water cooler” talk inevitably includes political speech...
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Handling Disrespectful Behavior or Microaggressions From Customers
Carolyn Harvey, SPHR: Mar 25, 2024 10:05:01 AM
If your organization is working to strengthen diversity, equity, and inclusion, you have likely focused on how employees are treated internally by...
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Job Hazard Analyses: Yep, Your Workplace Needs Them
Tiffany Knudsen, SMS: Feb 16, 2024 12:11:05 PM
Regardless of industry, all employers must provide employees with a safe and healthy working environment, free from recognized hazards. While some...