The federal government has been busy! Here are 4 recent HR compliance updates for employers to be aware of, including new overtime regulations, the FTC’s prohibition of most new non-compete agreements, the EEOC’s newly released regulations on the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, and the EEOC’s new guidance on harassment in the workplace.

What’s AI Got to Do with HR? And why your employee handbook needs an AI policy. Read this blog post for ways AI can help you save time with HR administrative tasks and what to include in your employee handbook AI policy.

Are you ready to update your employee handbook? A lot happened in the legislative world this past year prompting a need for employers to update their handbooks. Here is a checklist of important updates to be sure to include in your 2024 handbook update.

Three (3) Important HR Compliance Updates for 2023. Read this for details on the new Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act, and the recent National Labor Relations Board ruling on employee severance agreements.

The coronavirus in 2020 changed almost every area of organizational leadership, especially in the area of HR compliance. With the pandemic recovery in full swing, now would be a great time to update or create your employee handbook to make sure you are in compliance. Not sure where to start? Read this post for the top 3 HR policies employers need for pandemic recovery.

Let’s face it. Handbooks are very important, but they are also often very boring to read. But how do you cover this important information in your handbook, and also make the handbook a document that employees actually want to read? In this article from the Society for HR Management (SHRM), I discuss ideas to make your handbook stand out to your employees, including adding non-traditional design elements to your handbook that engage and inspire the employee-reader.

To achieve compliance and to educate employees, many employers are including temporary "COVID-19 Addendums" in their employee handbooks. Here is a checklist of what to include in your COVID-19 Employee Handbook Addendum.

With so many recent legislative updates, now is a good time to update your employee handbook. This checklist will help guide you with a list of policies to consider updating. Be sure to click on the link next to each policy for additional information.

The modern-day employee handbook no longer has to be a dry, boring document that no one wants to read. In addition to mitigating liability, a well-written handbook is an effective tool for establishing your employer brand and creating a guide for employees to successfully navigate their careers within your organization.