Supreme Court, NLRB Decisions Changed Employment Law in 2023
SHRM Resources
DECEMBER 19, 2023
Supreme Court and federal agencies altered employment law in 2023, prompting HR professionals to review and revise their handbooks.
2024 Employment Law Changes
ComplianceHR
JANUARY 25, 2024
2024 Employment Law Changes As January flies by, we continue to optimize our solutions for all of the 2024 employment law changes. Employment Law Update 2024: New Employment Laws for the New Year This Littler Insight allows you to view coming changes by state. Not a ComplianceHR client?
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How to Create an Employee Handbook: 7 Key Components
Extensis
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
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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5 staff handbook amendments that HR should make in 2023
Hppy
FEBRUARY 16, 2023
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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May 2024 Legal Updates
ComplianceHR
MAY 10, 2024
We help companies address the ever-changing federal and state employment law requirements. Our solutions cover many common HR topics, such as employee handbooks, minimum wage, overtime, independent contracting, and more. Below is a reminder of May 2024 legal updates with effective dates.
HR’s Complete Guide to the Employee Handbook
Analytics in HR
MARCH 20, 2023
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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Dear ReWorker: What Belongs In the Employee Handbook?
Cornerstone On Demand
APRIL 9, 2018
Sincerely, Pondering Policy __ Dear Pondering, The short answer is yes, you can issue a warning even if the policy isn't included in the employee manual (or handbook). An employee handbook is a governing document for the company, which means it should include content that applies to everyone.
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Easily Revise Your Employee Handbook
ComplianceHR
JUNE 19, 2023
Easily Revise Your Employee Handbook Did you know you can easily revise your employee handbook? PolicySmart is a great resource for accessing up-to-date handbook templates for your jurisdiction. However, you may be wondering, “What happens when it’s time to update my edited version of the handbook?
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Relieve Employee Handbook Stress
ComplianceHR
FEBRUARY 8, 2023
Relieve Employee Handbook Stress Handbook. No matter where you are in your handbook journey, PolicySmart can help! It’s designed to assist you in developing and maintaining compliant handbook policies. It’s designed to assist you in developing and maintaining compliant handbook policies. That word can be scary.
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What Would Overruling Chevron Mean for Employment Law?
ComplianceHR
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
What Would Overruling Chevron Mean for Labor and Employment Law? If you’re an employer, you likely struggle to comply with federal regulations issued by the DOL, NLRB, or the EEOC – especially when agency positions change. How does this case affect labor and employment law today?
14 Employee Handbook “Must Haves”
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. About ComplianceHR.
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Free White Paper: Employee Handbooks Are Essential
HRWatchdog
MAY 12, 2022
Unbeknownst to some, California law doesn’t require employers to have an employee handbook. But the benefits of creating and maintaining an employee handbook are many — not only for employees, but also for employers themselves. CalChamber members can access this white paper on HRCalifornia. Not a member?
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A Comprehensive Employee Handbook Outline
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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2023 Colorado Employment Law Updates
Turning the Corner
JANUARY 26, 2023
Employers with 10 or more employees are required to pay the employer premium and must deduct and remit the premiums on behalf of their employees beginning the first quarter of 2023 (Employers with less than 10 employees must still deduct and remit the employee premium).
Let’s update you on some recent NJ employment law developments
The Employer Handbook
MAY 17, 2024
The New Jersey Supreme Court has weighed in not once but twice this month on important employment law issues. So, if you operate a business in the Garden State, I’ll bring you up to speed on that, plus some new pending legislation.
How a Recent National Labor Relations Board Ruling Affects Workplace Rules, Employee Handbooks
HRWatchdog
AUGUST 31, 2023
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, CalChamber employment law experts Matthew Roberts and James Ward discuss the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruling in Stericycle, Inc. and Teamsters Local 628, and how it affects California employers’ workplace rules and handbooks. Stericycle, Inc. Roberts says.
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Simple steps to create an employee handbook
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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4 Tips for Updating Your Employee Handbook
Helpside
JANUARY 4, 2024
This will help leaders catch any mistakes or information that needs to be updated. Assign roles For reviewing and updating your employee handbook, it can be helpful to assign representatives from several departments. Explain when and why those changes were made to the handbook.
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Latest NLRB Decision Spotlights Employer Handbook Rules
HRWatchdog
AUGUST 7, 2023
On August 2, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) adopted a new legal standard for evaluating employer handbook rules — raising the level of scrutiny these rules will face when challenged as violating the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) ( Stericycle, Inc. 372 NLRB No. 113 (2023)). Not a member?
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Why Every Company Should Have an Employee Handbook – Compliance
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. The world of work has never been more difficult, or risky, for employers in the United States.
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Why Every Company Should Have an Employee Handbook – What & Why
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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Employee handbook considerations for remote employees
Business Management Daily
MAY 15, 2023
With many companies choosing to remain permanently remote, it is worth considering how to adapt your company policies and employee handbook to reflect the new normal. Building an employee handbook is a time-intensive and complex process. These handbooks are even more important for those in remote jobs.
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CalChamber Webinar Covers Compliance Tips for New Hires
HRWatchdog
MARCH 7, 2023
Join CalChamber’s top employment law experts for a discussion about: Paying new hires for onboarding tasks; New hire checklists and processes; Onboarding remote workers; Employee handbooks; Mandatory arbitration agreements; Form I-9 requirements and inspections; and Best practices. [90-Minute to 11:30 a.m.
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The Employer Handbook Friday Zoom Happy Hour Returns on Friday, March 8 at Noon ET
The Employer Handbook
MARCH 4, 2024
Join me on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Noon ET for the next installment of The Employer Handbook Zoom Office Happy Hour to prepare you for the new DOL rule. Instead, it’s an hour of loosely scripted conversation about whatever employment law subject we think may interest you, with some Q&A sprinkled in.
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Why Every Company Should Have an Employee Handbook – Corporate Culture
ComplianceHR
OCTOBER 17, 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. Your employee handbook can help solve this challenge. It also sets the standard for the employment relationship.
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Employment Law in Brazil and What Employers Need to Know
Global People Strategist
MARCH 29, 2023
Brazil’s employment law landscape is undergoing significant changes, with new reforms set to transform the way businesses and employees interact. As an employer, it is essential to understand these overview organizations accordingly.
What you need to include in a small business employee handbook
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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Employment Law Postings for Remote and Hybrid Work Environments
Tandem HR
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Compliance with employment law posting requirements is essential because you must ensure your employees know their employment rights. Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). i.e., minimum wage, fair employment, etc. Employment Law posting requirements for remote working environments.
HR manual versus employee handbook: What’s the difference?
Insperity
SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
What, exactly, is the difference between an employee handbook and a human resources (HR) manual – and does your organization need both? It’s a good idea for companies to develop both an HR manual and an employee handbook. With an employee handbook , the goal is usually to: Communicate company policies. Set expectations.
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Sample human resources manager job description and interview questions
Business Management Daily
JANUARY 6, 2023
They will also be responsible for developing personnel policies and regularly updating the employee handbook. Utilize outside resources to monitor issues in employment law and communicates potential changes to upper management. Must be familiar with current employment laws and regulations. Job Responsibilities.
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Employee Handbook Policy Updates: New California Laws for 2021
HR Digest
DECEMBER 27, 2020
As we approach another year, California employers should reexamine their employee handbook to ensure that it is up to date. What are the primary revisions that should be made to keep up with the most recent employment laws? Under this new law each parent is qualified for up to 12 weeks each for baby bonding leave.
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Conducting an HR Audit – Review, Identify, Improve
CCI Consulting
JULY 12, 2023
Why HR Compliance Audits Are Important Federal, state, and local employment laws are complex, often conflicting, and at times, counter-intuitive. Inadequate, missing, or improperly maintained employment files. Failure to file or inadequate mandatory plans/ reporting – i, e,) Affirmative Action, 5500, EEO, VEVRA.
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Everything You Need to Build Your Employee Handbook
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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HRCI Credits — Earn recertification with approved trainings
Business Management Daily
OCTOBER 26, 2022
According to HRCI’s Recertification Policies and Procedures Handbook , “In general, if an activity can be tied to the specific HRCI Exam Content Outline associated with your designation and adds to a professional’s knowledge of the HR field, it will be awarded recertification credit. HRCI’s Recertification Policies and Procedures Handbook.
Are Your Employment Law Policies in Compliance?
HR Counselor's Corner
JUNE 19, 2019
Completing an HR Assessment can ensure legal compliance with federal and state employment laws, regulations and HR best practices. Create or review employee policy handbooks. Violating employment law and not utilizing HR best practices often comes at a price that’s both tangible and intangible.
From the Provider Perspective: Updates on Contingent Workforce Laws
ComplianceHR
SEPTEMBER 26, 2023
We are focused on helping companies address the ever-changing federal and state employment law requirements. We provide employers of all industries, sizes, and locations with solutions that empower employers to handle complex compliance issues with less time, cost, and complexity than traditional methods.
California employers face new employment laws in 2021.
HR Digest
JANUARY 4, 2021
As we approach another year, California employers should reexamine their employee handbook to ensure that it is up to date. What are the primary revisions that should be made to keep up with the most recent employment laws? Under this new law each parent is qualified for up to 12 weeks each for baby bonding leave.
A Friday fistful of Amy Coney Barrett on employment law
The Employer Handbook
OCTOBER 2, 2020
Finally, we put the wraps on “ Amy Coney Barrett Week” at The Employer Handbook. So, rather than dig into the Barrett archives myself, I figured I’d share what other bloggers and writers say about Amy Coney Barrett on employment law. There is so much left to discuss, but, well, I’ve got a thing.
Starting up: This startup is leveraging tech to make compliance faster and smoother
HR Brew
MARCH 4, 2024
Jocelyn King is the founder and CEO of VirgilHR, a compliance software startup that leverages automation and a “smart chatbot” to help HR pros navigate the complex world of compliance across federal, state, and local labor and employment law.
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Changing an employee’s job title? What employment laws have to say
Business Management Daily
JULY 6, 2022
She wonders what employment law says about an employer changing such things without her consent. Title changes under at-will employment. The first thing Anne and any other employee in this situation needs to consider is their type of employment arrangement. (Two Two weeks’ notice is a courtesy, not an obligation.
Employment laws to watch in 2019
Insperity
JANUARY 15, 2019
Employment law is ever-evolving, and 2019 is shaping up to usher in its fair share of changes. Employment laws tend to come in waves, with particular themes for each era. A patchwork of state and federal laws was eventually replaced when Congress set minimum age requirements with the Fair Labor Standards Act in 1938.
Following the Supreme Court’s decision on religious accommodations, more requests have found their way into the courts
HR Brew
APRIL 2, 2024
The ruling has changed the employment law landscape on the issue. Segal advises clients to include in employee handbooks a procedure for how employees can request an accommodation based on religion. This standard is more in line with the ADA. HR teams should maintain control over the process for handling requests. “An
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We’re back! Today, at Noon ET, it’s The Employer Handbook Zoom Happy Hour: “Offboarding the C-Suite.”
The Employer Handbook
OCTOBER 1, 2022
Remember when we used to hang out on Friday afternoons on Zoom and talk about employment law? We called it The Employer Handbook Zoom Happy Hour. Join me in a few hours for The Employer Handbook Zoom Happy Hour: “Offboarding the C-Suite.” It wasn’t as dorky as it sounds.
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The Employer Handbook Friday Zoom Happy Hour Returns on September 30, 2022 at Noon ET
The Employer Handbook
SEPTEMBER 20, 2022
With Summer winding down, it’s time to knock the dust off my Zoom Pro account, pour a beverage, and bring back The Employer Handbook Zoom Happy Hour. On Fridays, often flanked by a FisherBroyles partner or another one of my employment lawyer friends, we present a free Zoom session from 12-1 ET. Most of you know the drill.
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