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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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Employee Handbooks: Communication Resource in Business Entities

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It comes in a written format and seen as protection for an employer versus any form of inequity or discriminating treatment claims. Even if a business entity decides to outsource its employee handbook development , management still needs to understand the steps in preparing this reference.

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Time off for voting: What HR needs to know

HR Brew

Birndorf-Zeiler noted that the laws apply to those working from home, as well, adding that HR should take care not to discriminate against remote employees. The Society for Human Resource Management provides sample language for a time-off policy for HR pros looking to add one to their employee handbook. Subscribe to HR Brew today.

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What to expect next year with regulations and compliance

HR Brew

Colorado became the first state to regulate AI technology to protect against algorithmic discrimination. New York City spearheaded its Local Law 144 of 2021 that regulates the use of automated employment decision tools. The EU passed sweeping AI regulations this summer. Almeida predicts others to explore protections in 2025.

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How to Write an Employee Handbook For Your Business

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An employee handbook is key to answering questions like these or pointing an employee to the answer. What is an employee handbook? First shared with new employees early in their onboarding, an employee handbook is a document that covers the most important aspects of your organization in one place.

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How can an individual without an actual disability still have an ADA claim?

The Employer Handbook

Yesterday, the EEOC announced a lawsuit against a staffing company based on allegations that itillegally discriminated against a job applicant when they rescinded his job offer because they regarded him as having a disability. I’ll tell you about a recent one that the U.S. Equal Employment Commission filed the other day. ”

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Discomfort Isn’t Discrimination: Court Sides with DEI Training

The Employer Handbook

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. ” While some employees may feel uneasy during these discussions, discomfort alone does not render the training unlawful.