Policies and Procedures

New and Updated

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  Employment Law Guide

  Employee Privacy: Virginia

  Updated to reflect the state Consumer Data Protection Act, effective January 1, 2023.

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  Handbook Templates

  Bereavement Leave Handbook Statement: California

  Updated title, threshold, statement and guidance to reflect the state's bereavement leave law, effective January 1, 2023.

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  Handbook Templates

  Injury and Illness Prevention Program Handbook Statement: California

  Updated title for style (formerly Health and Safety); updated threshold to remove references to federal law; and updated statement for style and clarity. 

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  Handbook Templates

  Sick Leave to Care for Relatives Handbook Statement: Illinois

  Updated guidance to reflect an amendment to the Employee Sick Leave Act regarding collective bargaining agreements, effective January 1, 2023.

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  Handbook Templates

  Meal Breaks Handbook Statement: Illinois

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amendments regarding meal break requirements, effective January 1, 2023.

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  Handbook Templates

  EEO Handbook Statement: Kentucky

  Updated guidance to reflect an Executive Order regarding medical marijuana, effective January 1, 2023.

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  Handbook Templates

  Weapons in the Workplace Handbook Statement: Alabama

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amendments relating to employee firearm rights, effective January 1, 2023.

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  Handbook Templates

  Employment Eligibility and Work Authorization Handbook Statement: Tennessee

  Updated threshold and guidance to reflect a change to employer coverage under the Tennessee Lawful Employment Act, effective January 1, 2023.

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  Handbook Templates

  Vacation Handbook Statement: Maine

  Maine employers with 11 or more employees that provide paid vacation should consider including this statement in their handbook to indicate that Maine employees will receive pay for accrued but unused vacation upon termination of employment as required by state law.

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  Handbook Templates

  Sunday and Holiday Work - Retail Employees Handbook Statement: Massachusetts

  Massachusetts employers seeking to inform retail employees about their right to refuse Sunday and holiday work should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.