Helpside

JULY 23, 2024

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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HR Counselor's Corner

JUNE 26, 2024

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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Genesis HR Solutions

MAY 10, 2023

We’ve talked about the importance of an employee handbook from our perspective, but we thought it would be interesting to hear directly from CEOs, business owners, and HR managers about how employee handbooks have made a difference at their companies. Download the Employee Handbook Template here.

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The Employer Handbook

OCTOBER 5, 2021

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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Homebase

JANUARY 26, 2024

Employee handbooks are a key human resources tool for any small business—and they’re not just for office environments. If you’re a builder or contractor managing a crew, you’re going to need a construction employee handbook to protect your business, your clients, and your workers. What is a construction employee handbook?

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Business Management Daily

JULY 27, 2021

Employee handbooks are large documents that list out a variety of company policies and procedures. They’re incredibly helpful to management and staff, but creating an effective employee handbook is a large undertaking that will require proper time and planning. Why do you need an employee handbook for your business?

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Insperity

DECEMBER 24, 2020

In the daily swirl of building a business, juggling customer needs and working to attract and retain the right employees, the value of crafting and maintaining an employee handbook can be lost on busy employers. Let’s take a closer look at employee handbooks – and what forward-thinking business owners need to know about them.

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Business Management Daily

DECEMBER 22, 2022

Revising your handbook provides an opportunity to do just that and incorporate recent legal requirements. Make sure you update or add safety policies to your handbook. Your handbook policy should assure employees that you have plans for possible criminal acts and are committed to regularly updating prevention measures.

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HRWatchdog

AUGUST 31, 2023

and Teamsters Local 628, and how it affects California employers’ workplace rules and handbooks. This affects work policies that many employers already have in their handbooks, such as personal conduct policies, conflict of interest policies, etc., Stericycle, Inc. In 2014, Teamsters Local 628 challenged Stericycle, Inc.’s

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FingerCheck

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

That’s why we want to take the time to explore one of the more overlooked yet essential parts of your small business – the employee handbook. But, rafting a handbook can be – confusing, overwhelming, and frankly, not exactly a recipe for workplace excitement. The essential handbook policies 1. Let’s go!

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FingerCheck

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

That’s why we want to take the time to explore one of the more overlooked yet essential parts of your small business – the employee handbook. But, rafting a handbook can be – confusing, overwhelming, and frankly, not exactly a recipe for workplace excitement. The essential handbook policies 1. Let’s go!

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HRExecutive

JUNE 21, 2023

In the last four years, 22 states have adopted versions of the Crown Act , first passed in California in 2019 to prohibit employers from discriminating based on hair style and texture that is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. I want employers to think about their environment.”

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Tandem HR

MARCH 1, 2024

We get it, the idea of building an employee handbook from scratch can feel overwhelming. Pair this with our free employee handbook template and you’ll be well on your way to creating a compliant, useful and engaging handbook that meets your needs. This is an incredibly useful section of any handbook for a new employee.

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ComplianceHR

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

14 Employee Handbook “Must Haves” This blog is the first in a three part series. These articles are developed from the ComplianceHR whitepaper: What Should Be Included In Your Employee Handbook, download it here. What Should I Include in My Employee Handbook? Anti-Discrimination policy. Anti-harassment policy.

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Staffbase

JUNE 5, 2024

And behind every great team is a comprehensive employee handbook. It doesn’t matter if you work for a small business or a booming corporation, an employee handbook is a key resource needed to guide employee behavior. Find out everything you need to know about creating an employee handbook for your company.

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Staffbase

JUNE 5, 2024

And behind every great team is a comprehensive employee handbook. It doesn’t matter if you work for a small business or a booming corporation, an employee handbook is a key resource needed to guide employee behavior. Find out everything you need to know about creating an employee handbook for your company.

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Genesis HR Solutions

JANUARY 24, 2023

Just how important is an employee handbook? Handbooks help manage your employees and keep your business compliant with the ever-growing list of employment rules and regulations. But simply having an employee handbook is not enough. So what should be included in an employee handbook?

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The Employer Handbook

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

An employer’s statements about a successful job candidate’s “minority status, the American Dream, and the value of diversity” were not enough to show that it discriminated against an unsuccessful white candidate, ruled a New Jersey federal court recently. One of them, the plaintiff, was a white man.

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ComplianceHR

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

A Comprehensive Employee Handbook Outline. These articles are developed from the ComplianceHR whitepaper: What Should Be Included In Your Employee Handbook, download it here. Employee Handbook Outline. Employee handbooks are often as unique as each individual organization. Purpose of the employee handbook.

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Vantage Circle

JUNE 10, 2022

That is why it is critical to have a comprehensive employee handbook that can be used as a roadmap to navigate your company's culture. But first: What is an Employee Handbook? But most importantly, the handbook helps employees understand their rights and what is expected of them while they are employed. Vacation time.

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Netchex HR Blog

MARCH 22, 2022

Does your company have an employee handbook? Is your employee handbook up to date? A well-written company handbook gets your whole workforce on the same page. More than just a handbook for discipline and misconduct, your team needs a handbook that helps everyone succeed together.

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HR Brew

APRIL 2, 2024

DeJoy, Gerald Groff, a Christian former Postal Service worker, filed a discrimination lawsuit against the USPS after he left the agency because it required him to work on Sundays, when he observes the Sabbath. Segal advises clients to include in employee handbooks a procedure for how employees can request an accommodation based on religion.

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Business Management Daily

JUNE 30, 2021

When you’re trying to oversee your business’ sales, marketing, product, and finances it’s easy to put HR tasks like developing an employee handbook on the backburner. However, employee handbooks serve an important role. Why does your small business need an employee handbook ? What should be included in the handbook.

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Homebase

APRIL 18, 2023

This information should be consolidated into a written document, called an employee handbook. While employee handbooks are not required by law, they’re a simple and effective way to communicate this info. What is an employee handbook? What is an employee handbook? Are employee handbooks required by law?

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ComplianceHR

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Why Every Company Should Have an Employee Handbook. These articles are developed from the ComplianceHR whitepaper: Seven+ Reasons Why Every Organization Should Have an Employee Handbook. What is an Employee Handbook? Why Does My Organization Need an Employee Handbook? What Challenge Does an Employee Handbook Present?

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ComplianceHR

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Why Every Company Should Have an Employee Handbook. These articles are developed from the ComplianceHR whitepaper: Seven+ Reasons Why Every Organization Should Have an Employee Handbook. Navigating Employee Compliance: Handbook. An up-to-date employee handbook can help achieve that goal.

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Zenefits

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

If you haven’t spent time designing an employee handbook yet—you’re not alone. An employee handbook can be incredibly useful in building a positive workplace culture and employee loyalty, but it’s not an easy feat to write one. To get started, it’s helpful to understand why an employee handbook is so crucial to business success.

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Hppy

MAY 30, 2018

And while you might be tempted to skip creating an employee handbook (too much work!), But First: Why an Employee Handbook is So Important. Your handbook sets the tone for what a new employee expects from your company. Also read: This is How to Create an Effective Employee Handbook. Compensation. Work Schedules.

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The Employer Handbook

JANUARY 20, 2023

With so much going on with religious discrimination, the timing is perfect for welcoming EEOC Commissioner Andrea Lucas as today’s guest on The Employer Handbook Zoom Office Happy Hour at Noon ET. Beyond religious discrimination, Ms.

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Zenefits

MAY 4, 2021

The employee handbook is the holy grail of workplaces, and every employer should have one, regardless of size. However, many small businesses — especially those with fewer than 10 employees — do not have an employee handbook. And many of those that do have a handbook fail to update it. What goes in an employee handbook?

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6Q

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Every business needs an employee handbook. Companies often use handbooks to familiarise new employees with the company’s mission, values, and policies, but they are also useful for existing team members. Businesses need an employee handbook to: Communicate to employees what the company expects of them. Why do you need one?

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The Employer Handbook

OCTOBER 24, 2024

A recent Eleventh Circuit decision serves as a sobering reminder to employers why a plausible claim — a mere inference of bias – is all it takes for a plaintiff to pursue discrimination claims. Instead, just enough facts in a complaint to suggest intentional discrimination is all it takes to plead claims of bias.

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Abel HR

DECEMBER 9, 2020

An employee handbook is one of the most crucial materials to communicate your values, mission, and vision to your employees. This article shows you how to structure your employee handbook. An employee handbook is the most suitable place to announce a company’s commitment to its employees. Your Commitment to Your Employees.

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The Employer Handbook

JANUARY 13, 2023

I told you that the first Zoom Office Happy Hour of 2023 at The Employer Handbook would be a big one! Once finalized, the SEP will establish the EEOC’s upcoming enforcement priorities in its work to advance equal employment opportunity and prevent and remedy discrimination in the workplace. Earlier in the week, the U.S.

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The Employer Handbook

AUGUST 29, 2024

Indeed, in this particular lawsuit, the employer argued that its arbitration agreement with the employee covered his age discrimination claims with the PHRC and required that any such disputes be decided exclusively through mandatory binding arbitration. There’s a Supreme Court case called Gilmer v. The answer was yes.

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The Employer Handbook

MAY 4, 2023

Last night, I read a decision from a federal court in New York involving a plaintiff, who is Jewish, who claimed that her employer and her supervisor discriminated against her based on her religion. Indeed, the Supreme Court has rejected any conclusive presumption that employers will not discriminate against members of their own race.

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Zenefits

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

And while many consider 50 to be the age that tips older employees into the realm of ageism, workers as young as 40 have experienced age discrimination. Before we get into all the details, let’s define ageism, look at some examples, and highlight ways to reduce age discrimination in the office. Age discrimination and retention.

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