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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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Discomfort Isn’t Discrimination: Court Sides with DEI Training

The Employer Handbook

So much ink has been spilled recently about the viability and legality of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Discomfort Does Not Equal Discrimination A critical point from the court’s ruling is that feeling uncomfortable or disagreeing with DEI training does not amount to a hostile work environment.

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2024 Mid-Year Legal Updates: How to Comply with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act 

MP Wired For HR

The PWFA is a federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. This law expands upon the protections offered by the Pregnancy Discrimination Act (PDA) by focusing on accommodations rather than simply prohibiting discrimination.

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5 staff handbook amendments that HR should make in 2023

Hppy

Diverse and Engaged CEO Dee Marshall has noted that many companies don’t update their employee handbook as often as they should, and this seems to be the case among a variety of professions. With further employment laws coming into place in 2023, this is the perfect time for you to revamp your company’s employee handbook.

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Divisive DEI: HR Strategies for Overcoming DEI Pushback

Netchex HR Blog

While politically neutral, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts often met with various court challenges and opposition. While politically neutral, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts often met with various court challenges and opposition. The acronym DEI stands for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

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Sample human resources manager job description and interview questions

Business Management Daily

They often engage in strategic planning and initiatives related to diversity and inclusion, employee engagement and retention, employer branding, and preparing for future staffing needs. They will also be responsible for developing personnel policies and regularly updating the employee handbook. Job Responsibilities.

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Pay Transparency 101: Four Ways Your Company Will Benefit 

MP Wired For HR

Increased Trust and Engagement : Promotes fairness: Pay transparency can help to reduce suspicions of pay discrimination by demonstrating that compensation is based on objective criteria. Regulatory Environment Gender and pay equity: There are many laws that prohibit discrimination based on gender in terms of pay and benefits.