Policies and Procedures

New and Updated

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  Checklists

  Communicate Data Privacy and Security Policies to Remote and Hybrid Workers Checklist

  Employers can use this checklist to communicate the importance of data and equipment security to remote and hybrid employees by providing them with the proper workplace policies and training.

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  Handbook Templates

  Military Leave Handbook Statement: New Jersey

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect expansion of military protections, effective January 9, 2020.

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  Handbook Templates

  Cooperative Dialogue about Accommodation Needs Handbook Statement: New York City, New York

  New York employers seeking to inform employees, including supervisors, that the company engages in the cooperative dialogue required under New York City law for employees requesting or needing reasonable accommodations should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

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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.