Believe it or not, your employee handbook can be one of your most valuable tools for communicating with your employees. A properly written Employee Handbook lets employees know what you expect of them and what they can expect when they work for your organization. Apart from that, the mention of federal employment laws, company policies, and labor laws is, and employment at will is a must in the manual. 

Yes, there are potential pitfalls. As an employer your employee handbook policies not only must comply with federal employment laws, labor laws, and state employment laws, (and in some cases, local laws) in each location where your employees work. But these laws seem to constantly change. How do you make sure your employee handbooks are up to date – particularly if you have employees in more than one state? To ensure your handbook remains accurate, establish a regular review process. Additionally, do consider employment at will, although, it’s a common principal, yet, there are a few conceptions. As an employer, consider incorporating feedback from employees and managers to keep the handbook relevant and practical. Regular updates and clear communication will help you maintain compliance and foster a positive work environment.

• Why you need an employee handbook in the first place
• What key hot button issues need to be addressed
• How to factor remote work issues into your employee handbook policies
• Dealing with overlapping federal, state and local laws;
• Preserving the employment at will relationship
• And, what about employment at will?

Thin 90-minute webinar will help you on how to create an effective employee handbook for the members of your organization. We’ll outline what a key employee handbook policies should include such as federal employment laws, labor laws, employment at will, and discuss how to handle the complexities of overlapping or conflicting state laws. You’ll gain insights into essential components for compliance across various states and explore practical methods for communicating different policies to employees based on their locations. This session will provide you with strategies to ensure your handbook is clear, comprehensive, and compliant with both federal employment laws, labor laws and state regulations, helping you streamline communication and maintain consistency across your organization.

• Senior Leadership
• Human Resources Professionals
• Compensation Professionals
• Compliance professionals
• Managers & Supervisors
• Employees

Note: You will get access to the Recording link and E-Transcript; in your account and at your registered email address.