Policies and Procedures

New and Updated

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  Handbook Templates

  Accommodation for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sex Offenses or Stalking Handbook Statement: New York City, New York

  New York employers seeking to inform employees, including supervisors, that the company will provide reasonable accommodations to victims of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook .

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  Handbook Templates

  Discrimination on the Basis of Gender, Gender Identity or Transgender Status Handbook Statement: New York City, New York

  New York employers that have four or more employees, have employees working in New York City and that seek educate employees, including supervisors, about the New York City law prohibiting discrimination on the basis of gender identity and the practical, workplace-related implications of that law should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

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  Handbook Templates

  Cell Phone Use/Texting While Driving Handbook Statement: Massachusetts

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amendments relating to the use of mobile electronic devices while driving, effective February 23, 2020.

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  Handbook Templates

  Pregnancy Disability Leave Handbook Statement: Washington

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect the paid family and medical leave law, effective January 1, 2020; and the repeal of the Washington Family Leave Act.

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  Employment Law Guide

  New Hire Paperwork: Vermont

  Updated to include information regarding Form W-4VT, effective January 1, 2020.

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  Editor's Choice

  Office Pools, Bracket Challenges and Fantasy Leagues: What's an Employer's Best Bet?

  Workplace betting pools offer opportunities to engage with employees' interests and boost morale. Brightmine offers many tools and resources to help an employer meet workplace productivity goals while workers enjoy the big game.

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  Handbook Templates

  Lactation Accommodation Handbook Statement: Oregon

  Updated threshold and guidance to reflect law regarding pregnancy and lactation accommodations, effective January 1, 2020.

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  Handbook Templates

  Day of Rest for Retail Employees Handbook Statement: Texas

  Texas retail establishments seeking to inform employees, including supervisors, about day of rest requirements should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

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  Handbook Templates

  Overtime Handbook Statement

  Employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) seeking to address the circumstances under which employees classified by the employer as nonexempt will receive overtime pay should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

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  Handbook Templates

  Employee Classifications Handbook Statement

  Updated guidance to reflect final overtime rule updating and revising the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime exemption requirements, effective January 1, 2020.