Workplace Rules

New and Updated

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  Letters and Forms

  Background Check Disclosure and Authorization Form With Parental Consent

  This form should be used by an employer to obtain parental consent prior to obtaining a background check from a third-party consumer reporting agency on a minor aged under 18 in order to comply with the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA).

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  Handbook Templates

  Employment At-Will Handbook Statement

  This policy template was reviewed with respect to the National Labor Relations Board’s Stericycle ruling and no updates were required.  

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  Legal Timetable

  New York Prohibits Hairstyle Discrimination

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  Handbook Templates

  Voluntary Infant-Friendly Lactation Accommodation Handbook Statement: Washington

  Updated title, threshold and guidance to clarify the purpose of this statement in comparison to the Pregnancy and Lactation Accommodation Handbook Statement: Washington.

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  Employment Law Guide

  Other Leaves: North Dakota

  Updated to reflect an amendment regarding employees covered by the state volunteer emergency responder leave law, effective August 1, 2019.

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  Editor's Choice

  Marijuana and the Workplace

  Brightmine offers many tools and resources to help an employer manage marijuana use in the workplace and reduce the risk of liability.

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  Handbook Templates

  Employment Eligibility and Work Authorization Handbook Statement: South Carolina

  Updated threshold and guidance to clarify whether E-Verify requirements apply to agricultural workers.

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  Handbook Templates

  Cell Phone Use/Texting While Driving Handbook Statement: Minnesota

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amendments relating to the use of wireless communications devices while driving, effective August 1, 2019.

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  Handbook Templates

  Emergency Responder Leave Handbook Statement: North Dakota

  Updated threshold, statement and guidance to reflect broadening of emergency responder leave law protections, effective August 1, 2019.

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  Handbook Templates

  Cell Phone Use/Texting While Driving Handbook Statement: Arkansas

  Updated guidance to reflect amendment clarifying the prohibition against the use of a wireless communication device while driving, effective July 24, 2019.