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Employee Handbooks are reference manuals for new and current employees on the policies and procedures of a particular employer. A comprehensive employee handbooks outlines expectations and obligations for both... more +

Employee Handbooks are reference manuals for new and current employees on the policies and procedures of a particular employer. A comprehensive employee handbooks outlines expectations and obligations for both employees and employers and is an important part of effective human resource management. A proper handbook contains detailed information on non-disclosure and conflict of interest obligations, work schedules, employee compensation and benefits, anti-discrimination policies, and codes of conduct to name a few. less -

5 Tips for HR Directors to Avoid Expensive Company Lawsuits

Rumberger | Kirk on 4/7/2025

As the first point of contact for employee claims, HR directors often find themselves with the challenging task of assessing sensitive situations. This, coupled with ensuring both the company’s policies are followed, and...more

Johnny’s a Thief and Stole the Copier - Can I Deduct it from his Paycheck?

Bricker Graydon LLP on 4/1/2024

I’m in my office, talking with Tommy about the terrible MLS schedule. He thinks FCC should not be playing in the knockout stage of CONCACAF to begin the season; “put that game mid-season, we score 3 or 4 goals in the first...more

Iowa Employers Must Ensure Strict Adherence to State’s Drug Testing Law

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 1/22/2024

A recent Iowa court decision highlights the risks to employers who do not strictly comply with all facets of the state’s drug testing law, Iowa Code Section 730.5, which is one of the nation’s most technical drug testing...more

Impact of Cannabis Legislation on Maryland Workers’ Compensation Claims: What Changed in Maryland?

Goldberg Segalla on 11/17/2023

Key Takeaways - As of July 1, Maryland’s Cannabis Reform Act allows adults 21 years of age and older to legally possess up to 1.5 ounces of cannabis flower. However, the state remains without detailed legislation and/or...more

The Handbook Tale: Beware the Importance of Your Paperwork

Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP on 2/1/2023

Is your employee handbook a binding contract? A recent case from the Alabama Supreme Court, Davis v. City of Montevallo, says sometimes it is. Many employers issue handbooks to set forth guidelines for what employers expect...more

Resource: Checklists And Compliance Tips For New York City Hospitality Employers

Fox Rothschild LLP on 5/7/2021

New York City hospitality employers face a myriad of requirements under federal, state, and local laws. This employment law "checklist" provides a guide for such businesses in order to ensure that they are onboarding new...more

Minnesota Supreme Court Rules That Handbook Policies Can Be Contractual Notwithstanding Disclaimer

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 2/11/2021

In a recent 5-2 decision, Hall v. City of Plainview, the Minnesota Supreme Court held that a general contract disclaimer in an employee handbook did not, as a matter of law, nullify a breach of contract claim with respect to...more

Employee Handbooks (and Policies): Make Sure that the Policies and Disclaimer Accomplish their Purpose

Dorsey & Whitney LLP on 2/4/2021

On February 3, 2021, in Hall v. City of Plainview, A19-0606, the Minnesota Supreme Court gave something to employees and employers alike when it addressed the issue of whether a handbook policy can create a unilateral...more

California Lawsuit Prevention 101

Fox Rothschild LLP on 10/28/2020

It may be the season for a pumpkin latte and too much candy, or finally breaking out those soft sweaters and fuzzy slippers as the weather starts to chill (even in Los Angeles). But it is also the season for new lawsuits. In...more

Seven Questions That Employers Should Ask Themselves before Discharging an Employee

Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart,... on 11/6/2018

Employment terminations are serious business and fraught with potential challenges. The simple idea that at-will employees can be discharged for any legal reason without incurring claims, defense costs, and possible...more

Employment Law in Germany – Practical Bilingual Guidelines for Chinese Businesses and Investors

Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP on 6/27/2018

German employment law provides for a good level of employee protection, for example in case of termination of employment. Being familiar with some basic principles of German employment law can help Chinese investors avoid...more

Employment Law in Germany – Practical Bilingual English-Chinese Guidelines for Chinese Businesses and Investors

Orrick - Employment Law and Litigation on 6/27/2018

Every Chinese investor not only needs to be aware of cultural differences when considering investing in Germany, but also has to have a basic understanding of legal issues. German employment law provides for a good level...more

"Employment At Will" Quiz!

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 5/25/2018

How much do you know about this old legal concept? Happy Memorial Day weekend, everybody! Before you head off to your holiday festivities or observances, you can test your knowledge about "employment at will."...more

Ten Simple Steps to Avoid Employment Lawsuits

Baker Donelson on 2/9/2018

You're striving to operate as efficiently as possible to increase your company's competitive advantage and, ultimately, its profit margin. But then someone in the company steps on a legal landmine and you spend $50,000 to win...more

Chris Lazarini Analyzes Enforceability of Arbitration Agreement in Employee Handbook

Bass, Berry & Sims PLC on 1/8/2018

Bass, Berry & Sims attorney Chris Lazarini analyzed a court's decision finding an arbitration agreement is valid and enforceable even when located in an employee handbook containing a general disclaimer that the handbook is...more

I-13 – Policies, Policies, Policies, and Microchips Embedded in Employees

Cozen O'Connor on 8/21/2017

Michael Schmidt of Cozen O'Connor addresses recent trends and noteworthy developments on certain employment policies related to political activity, confidential customer information, FMLA retaliation, and maximum leave...more

New Study Suggests Drug Use in Our Workforce is on the Rise ….How Can Employers Protect Themselves and Their Employees?

Pullman & Comley - Labor, Employment and... on 7/6/2017

A recent study released by Quest Diagnostics reveals that drug use in the country’s workforce is on the rise. According to Quest’s analysis of more than ten million tests conducted in 2016, drug use among the combined US....more

NLRB Rejects General Employee Behavior Standards in Code of Conduct

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP on 5/4/2016

The National Labor Relations Board continues its assault on employer handbooks and other policies it considers to impede employees’ rights to engage in protected concerted activity under Section 7 of the NLRA. Last month, the...more

The California Fair Pay Act

Zelle LLP on 10/29/2015

California’s Fair Pay Act, which takes effect on January 1, 2016, prohibits private employers from paying male and female employees at different wage rates for substantially similar work. This standard is both more stringent...more

November Is Coming: Voting and Other Leaves

Foley & Lardner LLP on 10/28/2015

The leaves are changing, and the air is turning cooler. While employers are gearing up for fall, voting leave may be far from their minds. After all, even though the presidential candidates are in full swing campaign mode,...more

ARB Rules That Secret Recording of Workplace Conversations Can Be Protected Whistleblowing Activity

Proskauer - Whistleblowing & Retaliation on 10/13/2015

On September 28, 2015, the U.S. Department of Labor Administrative Review Board (“ARB”) held that the recording of workplace conversations can be protected whistleblower activity under the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974...more

What's the One Thing Missing from Most Employee Handbooks?

JD Supra Perspectives on 10/16/2013

In your experience, what's the one thing most employers overlook when putting together an employee handbook? The answer to that question depends on whom you ask - and, for a legal perspective, we put it to leading employment...more

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