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Employee Handbooks: Communication Resource in Business Entities

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It comes in a written format and seen as protection for an employer versus any form of inequity or discriminating treatment claims. Even if a business entity decides to outsource its employee handbook development , management still needs to understand the steps in preparing this reference.

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Never Too Late to Update: Critical 2023 Employee Handbook Updates

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Even without big changes in your workplace, your employee handbook likely needs an update every year, including 2023. Employee handbook updates are becoming increasingly important, as we’ve previously talked about how, when, and why to update. Time off policies PTO and sick leave policies need to be clearly explained in the handbook.

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Office, Email, Keys, Badge… No Lawsuit? Why the Court Said “Not an Employee” in a Race Discrimination Case

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An onsite manager alleged race discrimination, but the court never reached the substance of her claims. Read the opinion The Facts: She Worked Onsite, Took Instructionsand Still Lost Her Case A Black woman who managed cafeteria operations at several Philadelphia charter schools alleged race discrimination and retaliation.

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Time off for voting: What HR needs to know

HR Brew

Birndorf-Zeiler noted that the laws apply to those working from home, as well, adding that HR should take care not to discriminate against remote employees. The Society for Human Resource Management provides sample language for a time-off policy for HR pros looking to add one to their employee handbook. Subscribe to HR Brew today.

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2025 HR Due Diligence Checklist & Guide for HR Leaders

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HR policies and procedures: Review the company’s HR framework, including handbooks, onboarding processes, performance management systems, disciplinary procedures, and training programs. Risks and liabilities: Investigate existing or hidden risks such as lawsuits, discrimination claims, union issues, compliance violations (e.g.,

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What to expect next year with regulations and compliance

HR Brew

Colorado became the first state to regulate AI technology to protect against algorithmic discrimination. New York City spearheaded its Local Law 144 of 2021 that regulates the use of automated employment decision tools. The EU passed sweeping AI regulations this summer. Almeida predicts others to explore protections in 2025.

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How to Write an Employee Handbook For Your Business

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An employee handbook is key to answering questions like these or pointing an employee to the answer. What is an employee handbook? First shared with new employees early in their onboarding, an employee handbook is a document that covers the most important aspects of your organization in one place.

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