Much to everyone’s excitement, spring is just around the corner! Conducting regular reviews of and updates to your company’s policies and employee handbook allow you to adjust the policies to work with your business rather than against it. As you transition between seasons and begin your spring cleaning, don’t forget to look through your policies to limit risk exposure for your business.
It’s no secret that employers rely on handbooks and policies to keep their workplace running. These documents set expectations for employees, guide management’s decision-making process, and promote fairness and consistency across employment actions. If you are consistently running into the same problems with different employees, it may be an indicator that it is time to revisit your policies.
Odds are, you are not the only employer dealing with these issues. We are consistently working with clients to tailor policies in a way that works best for their day-to-day operations. Some of the most popular policies we work on continue to be:
- Attendance
- Drug and Alcohol Use/Testing
- Workplace Accommodations
- Non-FMLA Medical Leaves of Absence
- PTO/Vacation/Sick Leave
- Social Media
- Commissions
- Parental Leave
Additionally, the laws of the state(s) where your business operates or has employees (including remote workers) may have changed while we were all huddled inside avoiding the snowstorms. Updating your policies may not just be an exercise of best practices, but a legal necessity.
Updated policies help prevent problems before they escalate, protect your company when issues arise, and reinforce accountability in the workplace.
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