Employee Handbooks

New and Updated

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  Quick Reference

  Comparing Handbook and Policy Approaches: Advantages and Challenges

  This chart will assist an employer in selecting the handbook or policy approach that best fits their organization.

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  Handbook Templates

  Family Leave Insurance Handbook Statement: New Jersey

  Updated guidance to reflect state FAQs and guidance on the New Jersey Family Leave Insurance Law amendments, effective July 17, 2026.

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  Handbook Templates

  Temporary Disability Insurance Handbook Statement: New Jersey

  Updated guidance to reflect state FAQs and guidance on the Temporary Disability Benefits Law amendments, effective July 17, 2026.

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  Handbook Templates

  Military Leave Handbook Statement: Arizona

  Updated statement to reflect an amendment that expands qualifying reasons for military leave, effective September 12, 2026.

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  Handbook Templates

  Sick Leave to Care for Relatives Handbook Statement: New Mexico

  Updated guidance to remove information on the Caregiver Leave Act regulation regarding employer notice requirements due to its repeal, effective August 11, 2026.

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  Handbook Templates

  EEO Handbook Statement: District of Columbia

  Updated statement and guidance to remove references to protected classes not covered in the employer-related sections of the District of Columbia Human Rights Act.

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  Handbook Templates

  EEO Handbook Statement: Illinois

  Updated guidance to reflect an amendment prohibiting discrimination based on biomarkers or biomarker testing, effective January 1, 2027.

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  Editor's Choice

  Coming Soon

  Updated to include information on the forthcoming Form I-9 and E-Verify Resource Center.

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  Checklists

  Update Your Employee Handbook With 2026 Developments Checklist

  Updated to reflect development concerning paid sick leave in New York City.

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  Handbook Templates

  Sick Leave Handbook Statement [1-4 Employees and Net Income of Less Than $1,000,000; Accrual Method]: New York City, New York

  Updated statement for style and updated guidance to reflect amended rules implementing the Earned Safe and Sick Time Act, effective July 23, 2026.