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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 -
Foster Swift Collins & Smith

[Webinar] 2024 Labor & Employment Law Virtual Update - September 18th, 8:30 am - 11:00 am ET

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It has been a particularly busy year on the labor and employment law front. To learn more about the major challenges employers face and developments your organization needs to address before year's end, we encourage you to...more

Frantz Ward LLP

Not-So-Friendly Reminders from the NLRB to Review Your Severance Agreements and Employee Handbooks

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Recent decisions and settlements from the National Labor Relations Board should serve as a not-so-friendly reminder to ensure that your severance agreements and employee handbooks do not run afoul of the National Labor...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

NLRB’s Non-Compete Power Grab – Can Employers Avoid NLRB’s Oversight?

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An administrative law judge (“ALJ”) of the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) in J.O. Mory, Inc. recently required an employer to rescind certain restrictive covenants in its employment agreements. The decision is yet...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

[Webinar] What Has Been Happening at the NLRB and with Unions in 2024? - July 24th, 10:00 am - 11:00 am PT

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Join CDF attorneys Mark S. Spring and Tashayla Billington for a one-hour in-depth review of the recent developments in traditional labor law. If you manage a union or non-union workforce in California, you won’t want to miss...more

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Employee Handbooks Remain Under Board Attack

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During the Obama administration, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) stringently reviewed employee handbooks of nonunionized employers to determine whether particular policies infringed on employees’ rights...more

Conn Maciel Carey LLP

[Webinar] New Employee Handbook Laws: Tips for Compliance - June 26th, 1:00 pm EST

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As we near the end of the Biden Administration’s first term, the NLRB has continued to be very active in issuing decisions that align with the Administration’s philosophy. These decisions are wide-ranging and include...more

Fisher Phillips

Employers May Face More Liability for Unlawful Work Rules Under NLRB General Counsel’s New Memo: Key Points and What You Can Do to...

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Employers should review their handbooks and workplace conduct policies in light of a new development that could greatly expand the penalties for unfair labor practice charges. The NLRB’s General Counsel just issued a memo on...more

Frantz Ward LLP

The NLRB at It Again: The Importance of Ensuring You Have Updated Employment Policies

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Recently, the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”) announced a settlement it “secured” which required a company to rescind certain work rules and pay two discharged employees $297,000. Of note, the workers were not...more

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Appellate Court Rejects NLRB’s Findings in Employer Surveillance Case as “Nonsense”

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Declaring the NLRB’s rationale to be “nonsense,” on March 26, 2024, a unanimous three-judge panel for the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in Stern Produce Company Inc v. NLRB, refused to enforce...more

DarrowEverett LLP

Amid Shifting Policies, Employee Handbooks Can’t Be Static Manuals

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As we’ve said before, one of the easiest and least expensive tools for businesses to reduce liability and insulate from (at least some) risk, is often the one most frequently overlooked. Creating, promulgating, and most...more

Venable LLP

Emerging Employee and Student Handbook Updates for the 2024-2025 School Year

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Each year, new issues, technologies, and events impact the way that independent schools set and carry out their expectations, values, and procedures in their communities. As independent schools embark on the 2024-2025 school...more

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Employers Need to Review Workplace Rules and Policies Following Recent NLRB Decisions

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On August 22, 2023, we advised all employers—whether their workforces are unionized or not—about the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) decision in Stericycle, Inc. In Stericycle, the NLRB articulated its new standard in...more

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP

Navigating Workplace Policy Evolution: Insights on NLRB Standards and Employee Handbook Best Practices

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Join Constangy attorneys Colin Thakkar and Gary Wheeler for an engaging webinar focused on the dynamic landscape of workplace policies. In this session, we will dissect the recent updates to the National Labor Relations...more

Levenfeld Pearlstein, LLC

2024 Employment Law Checklist

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Each year, LP’s Employment & Executive Compensation Practice Group is pleased to provide a short checklist of steps that all companies should consider taking to measure their readiness for the coming year. We hope you find...more

Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP

New Year, New Policy Updates 2024

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Have you updated your policies for 2024 yet? If not, chances are you are violating the law. Here are some recent changes all employers should consider: NLRA DISCLAIMERS. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) was busy...more

White and Williams LLP

Employment Law 2024: What’s Here and What’s on the Horizon

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With the New Year here, new laws, rules and regulations are now in effect that may impact your company’s business. While finalizing employee handbook revisions and preparing for the year ahead, employers should consider the...more

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Test Your 2023 Workplace Law Knowledge With This Quiz

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Were you paying attention to all the workplace law developments in 2023? While it’s hard to keep up with so many changes, you can take our quiz to test your knowledge and see how you stack up. But don’t worry if you get a...more

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How 2024 Employment Law Updates Affect Your Wallet, Unions & More

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As could be expected in 2023, employers have had to adapt to an ever-changing landscape of employment laws, regulations, and in the case of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) a growing library of general counsel...more

Cooley LLP

Year-End Tasks for US Employers Facing Compliance Obligations

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In recent years, we have seen numerous notable employment and labor law developments annually, and 2023 was no exception. As the year comes to a close, US employers should take time to prepare for 2024 by reviewing their key...more

Adams and Reese LLP

[Webinar] 2023 NLRB Year in Review - December 19th, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm CST

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Adams and Reese Partner Michael MacHarg will lead a one hour CLE webinar to discuss important updates from the National Labor Relations Board over the past year. Registration is free. The webinar will take place Tuesday,...more

Stradling Yocca Carlson & Rauth

Handbook Changes Needed for 2024

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California enacted several bills that require changes to Employee Handbooks before the end of the year. The areas which may require revision include...more

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Workplace Law Forecast 2024 - Your workplace law recap for 2023 and predictions for 2024 to help you prepare for the coming year.

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When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more

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New Employee Work Rules, Election Requirements Could Mean Big Changes for Employers

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Two recent decisions by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) could spell big changes for employers in two different, but overlapping, areas: Employee Handbooks and Union elections. These decisions were the topic of...more

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Essentials for Maintaining Employee Handbooks, Including the Latest Employment Law Updates

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While not legally required, having an employee handbook is in every company’s best interest. It serves as a tool to communicate policies, procedures, and company values, providing protection for employers when they are...more

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Labor Board Highlights Priorities for the New Year: 5 Key Takeaways for Employers

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Many employers had trouble keeping up with the dizzying pace of new directives from the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in 2023. And these changes may have prompted you to review and update your employee relations...more

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