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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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EEOC Seeks Input on National Origin Guidance

HRWatchdog

The federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has issued proposed enforcement guidance relating to national origin discrimination and is seeking public input prior to finalizing the guidance. The proposed guidance tackles emerging areas of national origin discrimination that the EEOC is monitoring. Washington, D.C.

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2025 Compliance Checklist: Key HR Practices for Employers

HRWatchdog

These updates touch on various aspects of the hiring process, from job advertisements to criminal background checks and pre-employment drug screenings. Employers are now required to be more vigilant in crafting job advertisements, ensuring that the language used is free from any form of discrimination.

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ADA Claims Aren’t About Perfect Decisions — They’re About Proving Discrimination

The Employer Handbook

When employees allege discrimination under the ADA, it’s their burden to prove bias not the employer’s burden to defend every business decision. A recent Seventh Circuit case reinforces that when employers apply clear policies consistently, even imperfect decisions wont amount to discrimination.

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Why hair discrimination should be the next focus for DEI progress

HRExecutive

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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Streamline Your HR Toolbox: 15 Essential Forms Every HR Professional Needs

HR Partner

You might even ask a question here that will help you with the first pass at screening. Employee Handbook: While not a form per se, having a comprehensive employee handbook is crucial. Offer Letter: Extend a warm, official welcome with a formal job offer letter.

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Building An HR Department: A Step-By-Step Guide

HR Tech Girl

Most selection processes have the same elementary seven steps: Receiving job applications Screening and pre-selecting candidates Conducting interviews Shortlisting top candidates Running background and reference checks Choosing the most compatible job applicant Extending a job offer.