Policies and Procedures

New and Updated

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  Handbook Templates

  Paid Sick Leave Handbook Statement [Accrual Method]: Oakland, California

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amendments to the state paid sick leave law that allow the use of leave for jury service and certain court appearances, effective October 1, 2025, and amendments to state law that expand crime victim leave protections, effective January 1, 2026.

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  Handbook Templates

  Paid Sick Leave Handbook Statement [1-9 Employees; Lump Sum Method]: Oakland, California

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amendments to the state paid sick leave law that allow the use of leave for jury service and certain court appearances, effective October 1, 2025, and amendments to state law that expand crime victim leave protections, effective January 1, 2026.

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  Handbook Templates

  Paid Sick Leave Handbook Statement [Lump Sum Method]: California

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amended paid sick leave qualifying reasons, effective October 1, 2025, and amendments expanding crime victim leave protections, effective January 1, 2026. 

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  Handbook Templates

  Paid Sick Leave Handbook Statement [Accrual Method]: California

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amended paid sick leave qualifying reasons, effective October 1, 2025, and amendments expanding crime victim leave protections, effective January 1, 2026.

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  50-State Charts

  Documents to Provide During Employment by State

  Updated to reflect amendment to the information required in California’s violence victim rights notice, effective October 1, 2025.

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  Handbook Templates

  Cell Phone Use/Texting While Driving Handbook Statement: Oklahoma

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect a law prohibiting certain uses of a cellular telephone while driving, effective November 1, 2025.

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  Handbook Templates

  Pregnancy and Lactation Accommodation Handbook Statement: Louisiana

  Updated statement and guidance to include information on the federal Pregnant Workers Fairness Act.

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  Handbook Templates

  Paid Sick and Safe Leave Handbook Statement [18+ Employees; Accrual Method]: Rhode Island

  Updated guidance to reflect new hire notice requirements, effective January 1, 2026.

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  Handbook Templates

  Sick and Safe Leave Handbook Statement [1-17 Employees; Accrual Method]: Rhode Island

  Updated guidance to reflect new hire notice requirements, effective January 1, 2026.

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  Handbook Templates

  Meal Breaks Handbook Statement: Rhode Island

  Updated guidance to reflect new hire notice requirements, effective January 1, 2026.