Start 2019 with comprehensive employee handbook review.

• Position: Compliance Corner

Each year, new employment laws go on the books and courts write thousands upon thousands of decisions interpreting old laws. Yet, year after year, HR professionals reach up onto a dusty shelf to hand new employees the same old employee handbook someone wrote years ago--too often without considering whether the contents still pass legal muster.

Don't make that mistake in 2019. Start the New Year right by conducting a thorough handbook review. Commit to revising it if necessary.

Annually updating your employee handbook is one of the easiest, cheapest ways to help your organization stay in compliance. Follow these general guidelines to make sure your handbook promotes your business objectives and minimizes your legal...