Policies and Procedures

New and Updated

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  Handbook Templates

  Paid Family and Medical Leave Handbook Statement: Washington

  Updated statement and guidance for clarity and to reflect amended rules regarding maintenance of health benefits during leave, effective January 1, 2026.

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  Handbook Templates

  Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Prevention Handbook Statement [5+ Employees]: California

  Updated statement to clarify that discrimination and harassment are also prohibited based on association or perceived association with someone who is perceived to have one or more protected characteristics. 

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  Handbook Templates

  Funeral Honors Detail Leave Handbook Statement: Illinois

  Updated statement to include information on employee rights under USERRA.

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  Handbook Templates

  Schedules, Hours and Retention of Retail Workers Handbook Statement: Los Angeles County, California

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amendments clarifying when predictability pay is required, effective January 1, 2026.

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  Handbook Templates

  Benefits Overview Handbook Statement

  Updated statement and guidance for style and clarity. 

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  Handbook Templates

  No Solicitation/Distribution of Literature Handbook Statement

  Updated statement to clarify rules governing solicitation, distribution of written material and access to company property.

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  Handbook Templates

  Paid Family and Medical Leave Handbook Statement: Oregon

  Updated statement for style and to clarify the interaction of paid family and medical leave with certain company-provided leave and benefits.

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  Handbook Templates

  Smoke-Free Workplace Handbook Statement: Ohio

  Updated statement to reflect an amendment to state marijuana law, effective March 20, 2026.

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  Handbook Templates

  Schedules and Hours Handbook Statement: Evanston, Illinois

  Updated threshold to clarify employer coverage under the Fair Workweek Ordinance.

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  Policies and Procedures

  Community Service and Volunteer Leave Policy

  An employer that provides time off from work for employees to participate in volunteer or community service activities may use this policy to define eligible employees, organizations and types of activities, and to establish leave request and approval requirements.