2026 Employee Handbooks

Overview: This seminar will focus on the following topics:

• The Importance of the Employee Handbook
• At-Will Disclaimers
• EEO and Anti-Harassment Policies
• “Open Door” Policy
• Employee Discipline/Work Rules Policy
• Payroll/Overtime/Hours/Break Policies
• State Required Pregnancy Accommodation and Nursing Mother Break Policies
• State Required Parental Leave (PLA) Policies
• State Required School Conference/Activity Leave Policies
• State Required Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML)
• Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST)
• The Interaction Between Recreational Cannabis Legalization and Substance Use Policies
• Recordkeeping Requirements and Wage Disclosure Requirements
• Attendance and Absenteeism Policies
• Privacy Policies
• Electronic Communications Policies
• Various Leaves/Paid Time Off Required in the Handbook
• Employee Benefits
• Required Handbook Acknowledgment