Policies and Procedures

New and Updated

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  Handbook Templates

  Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment Handbook Statement: Chicago, Illinois

  Updated statement to include additional protected characteristics under the Illinois Human Rights Act, and to reflect an amendment to state law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of menopause-related conditions, effective January 1, 2027. 

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  Handbook Templates

  Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment Handbook Statement: Illinois

  Updated statement to include additional protected characteristics under the Illinois Human Rights Act, and to reflect an amendment prohibiting discrimination on the basis of menopause-related conditions, effective January 1, 2027.

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  Handbook Templates

  EEO Handbook Statement: Illinois

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect an amendment prohibiting discrimination based on menopause-related conditions, effective January 1, 2027.

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  Handbook Templates

  Pregnancy and Menopause Accommodation Handbook Statement: Illinois

  Updated title, statement and guidance to reflect an amendment requiring accommodations for menopause-related conditions, effective January 1, 2027.

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  Handbook Templates

  Paid Family Leave Handbook Statement: District of Columbia

  Updated statement and guidance for style and to reflect a reduction in paid family and medical leave benefits, effective October 1, 2026.

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  Handbook Templates

  Time Off to Vote Handbook Statement: Iowa

  Updated statement and guidance for style and to reflect that employees are entitled to up to two consecutive hours of paid voting leave under the law.

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  Editor's Choice

  Coming Soon

  Updated to include information on forthcoming Handbook Template updates in the Illinois and Washington supplements.

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  Handbook Templates

  Military Leave Handbook Statement: North Carolina

  Updated statement and guidance to clarify timing requirements for employee application for reemployment.

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  Checklists

  Update Your Employee Handbook With 2026 Developments Checklist

  Updated to reflect development concerning military leave in Arizona.

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  Handbook Templates

  EEO Handbook Statement: Oklahoma

  Updated guidance to reflect amendments to the state medical marijuana law, effective November 1, 2026.