Employee Handbooks

New and Updated

• Date:

  August 26, 2024

  Type:

  Commentary and Insights

  Avoiding Costly Handbook Mistakes

  Companies can face legal consequences if an employee handbook is not well maintained. New data shows the benefits of using handbook maintenance software.

• Type:

  Handbook Templates

  Paid Leave Handbook Statement [Lump Sum Method]: Illinois

  Updated threshold and statement to reflect that the template is intended to be used by employers with employees in Illinois but not with employees in Cook County or Chicago. 

• Type:

  Handbook Templates

  Paid Leave Handbook Statement [Accrual Method]: Illinois

  Updated threshold and statement to reflect that the template is intended to be used by employers with employees in Illinois but not with employees in Cook County or Chicago. 

• Type:

  Handbook Templates

  Jury Duty Leave Handbook Statement: Minnesota

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amendments that add protections for employees called to jury service, effective July 1, 2024. 

• Type:

  Handbook Templates

  EEO Handbook Statement: New Hampshire

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect ban on hairstyle discrimination, effective September 1, 2024.

• Type:

  Handbook Templates

  Meal Breaks for Minors Handbook Statement: Louisiana

  Updated threshold, statement and guidance to reflect repeal of meal break requirement for minors 16 years of age and older, effective August 1, 2024. 

• Type:

  Handbook Templates

  Pregnancy and Parenting Leave Handbook Statement [1-49 Employees]: Minnesota

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amendments to the Minnesota Pregnancy and Parenting Leave Act, effective August 1, 2024.

• Type:

  Handbook Templates

  Pregnancy and Parenting Leave Handbook Statement [50+ Employees]: Minnesota

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amendments to the Minnesota Pregnancy and Parenting Leave Act, effective August 1, 2024.

• Type:

  Handbook Templates

  Time Off to Vote Handbook Statement: Minnesota

  Updated statement to address time off to vote during the early voting period. 

• Type:

  Handbook Templates

  Airborne Infectious Disease Exposure Prevention Plan Handbook Addendum: New York

  Updated threshold to include additional information on covered employers.