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How to Start a Mentorship Program

Does your organization recognize the value of mentorship? If not, it should! A robust mentorship program helps drive long-term business success. It...

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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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Mentorship and Succession Planning: Perfect Partners

Business leaders often talk about the importance of succession planning and developing “bench strength” when discussing the future of their...

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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...

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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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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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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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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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