Policies and Procedures

New and Updated

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  Handbook Templates

  Military Leave Handbook Statement: Arizona

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect expansion of leave protections for National Guard members, effective August 3, 2018.

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  Handbook Templates

  Smoke-Free Workplace Handbook Statement: Rhode Island

  Rhode Island employers with enclosed workplace areas should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

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  Handbook Templates

  Military Leave Handbook Statement: Kentucky

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amendments addressing leave rights of National Guard members, effective July 14, 2018.

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  Handbook Templates

  Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment Handbook Statement: Vermont

  All Vermont employers should consider including this statement in their handbook to demonstrate their commitment to a workplace free of harassment and to comply with the Vermont law requiring distribution of a written policy.

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  Handbook Templates

  Discussion of Wages Handbook Statement: Massachusetts

  Massachusetts employers seeking to emphasize compliance with, and educate their workforces about the Massachusetts Equal Pay Act, should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

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  Handbook Templates

  Military Leave Handbook Statement: South Dakota

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect expansion of leave protections for National Guard members, effective July 1, 2018.

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  Handbook Templates

  Discussion of Wages Handbook Statement: New Jersey

  Enhanced threshold, statement and guidance to clarify protections relating to employee discussions of wages.

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  Handbook Templates

  Sexual Harassment Protections for Hotel Workers Handbook Statement: Chicago, Illinois

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect panic button requirements.

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  Handbook Templates

  Military Leave Handbook Statement: Virginia

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amendments clarifying eligibility requirements under the law, effective July 1, 2018.

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  Handbook Templates

  Cell Phone Use/Texting While Driving Handbook Statement: Georgia

  Updated policy and guidance to reflect the prohibition of the use of handheld wireless communications devices while driving.