Since 2017, employers have been able to rely on The Boeing Company, 365 NLRB No. 154 (2017) (“Boeing”), for relatively clear guidance on the lawfulness of their work rules (including employee handbook ...
Employee handbooks should include equal employment opportunity policies Employee handbooks should include policies addressing health and safety in the workplace Creating an employee handbook can seem ...
Every organization should have an employee handbook because they outline expectations, terms and conditions of employment, and, most importantly, minimize legal risk. However, a handbook is of little ...
The National Labor Relations Board's recent decision in Stericycle, 372 NLRB No. 113 (Aug. 2, 2023), establishes a new standard for determining whether employer work rules violate the National Labor ...
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As year-end approaches, companies, both large and small, are busy closing out 2023 and putting plans in place for 2024. A key priority that should not be neglected as you make preparations to close ...
Most businesses operate within the framework of myriad HR policies—many designed to comply with local, state, and federal regulations; others based on employment best practices, and the balance ...
If there’s ever a time to rethink your handbook, it’s now, according to Diverse & Engaged CEO Dee C. Marshall. The timeliness has less to do with the fast-approaching new year — the obvious time to ...
As the new year begins, employers should take a step back to evaluate the state of their employee handbook. Employee handbooks are an essential tool in any business as they clearly lay out the company ...
Raise your hand if you're proud of your employee handbook. Or do you think it could use some work? Take a moment to consider a few things: Is it an up-to-date representation of your company's policies ...
Q: We updated our employee handbook two years ago. Should we update it again for 2023? A: Yes, several new employment laws effective Jan. 1, 2023, will require employers of all sizes to update their ...
Employers should reevaluate their rules from the perspective of a "reasonable" employee who is economically dependent and an NLRB that is aggressively pursuing employee interests. The National Labor ...