An employee handbook is one of the most important components employment attorneys advise companies to have and update regularly. The reasons for this are simple: employee handbooks not only formalize ...

For years, employee handbooks were treated as routine onboarding documents, i.e., something handed out on a new hire’s first day and rarely revisited unless a legal issue arose. But in 2026, the pace ...

Employers frequently debate whether they should have employee handbooks, but there are numerous reasons to create them. Providing employees with a handbook can inform them of company policies, work ...

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 ...

The adage “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” could have been coined with employee handbooks in mind. A well-drafted employee handbook can solve many employment-related problems before ...

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 ...

Take a moment to consider a few things: Is it an up-to-date representation of your company's policies, values and culture? Does it contain inclusive language? Is it available in a modern, easily ...

Employee handbooks serve a valuable function within a business by creating clear guidance to employees (including managers) concerning the expectations within the workplace. Justin Clark PHOTO / ...

Employee handbooks are an important, and often overlooked, tool for the effective management of your business. A comprehensive, well-organized, and up-to-date handbook that is customized to your ...

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 ...

When will the law consider an employee handbook the company gave out on Day One a contract enforceable against the employer? If an employee handbook, sometimes called an employment handbook, makes ...

There’s a reason why the employee handbook is one of the first documents given to new hires. It not only outlines essential information regarding processes and policies, but it also communicates ...