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Never Too Late to Update: Critical 2023 Employee Handbook Updates

Netchex HR Blog

Even without big changes in your workplace, your employee handbook likely needs an update every year, including 2023. Employee handbook updates are becoming increasingly important, as we’ve previously talked about how, when, and why to update. Time off policies PTO and sick leave policies need to be clearly explained in the handbook.

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Workplace Compliance: Clarify The Hot-Button Issues You Can’t Ignore Anymore

SwipeClock

Do compliance worries keep you up night? 5 Compliance Basics for Employers. Update your company policies and employee handbook with legal guidance. Human Resources oversees compliance for every team and business function. Compliance Issues for 2021. Ensure HRMS settings support compliance. Recordkeeping.

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How to Create an Employee Handbook: 7 Key Components

Extensis

Quick look: A thorough, regularly updated employee handbook can provide clarity to staff, reiterate the company’s culture and values, and protect the organization during conflict. While no law requires organizations to have an employee handbook, maintaining an up-to-date copy is critical to a business’s success.

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Four Employee Handbook Mistakes to Avoid

Helpside

In employment lawsuits, employee handbooks can either be a tool to help protect your company or a liability if not carefully maintained and updated. While there is no federal or state law that requires employers to have an employee handbook, it is best practice for employers to have one.

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Why Your Organization Needs an Employee Handbook

HR Counselor's Corner

By Keystone’s Human Resources Team An employee handbook is not legally required but is a best practice for a few reasons. First, a handbook is needed to help comply with applicable federal and state employment laws such as those relating to harassment, discrimination, leaves of absence, and wage and hour concerns.

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EEOC alleges that what this company did was dumb and dumber (and also age discrimination)

The Employer Handbook

Last week, the EEOC announced that it had sued a staffing agency for violating the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. But, “Need Young Folks Only” is what we call direct evidence of age discrimination. So, it’s not just an age discrimination claim now. And the allegations of stupidity are mind-blowing.

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HR’s Complete Guide to the Employee Handbook 

Analytics in HR

An employee handbook should be the backbone of any organization to provide guidance and clarity on all HR-related items. An HR handbook is a vital resource to help set clear expectations for behavior and performance and helping to foster a positive workplace culture. Contents What is an employee handbook? So let’s dive in!

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