This session is for every business - whether you have an employee handbook or not! If you don't already have a handbook, learn why this is one of the essential tools in your HR toolbox (even if you have only 2 employees). Then we'll have a fast-paced and entertaining conversation about biggest mistakes companies make when it comes to handbooks, questions to ask yourself in reviewing your company's current handbook, policies to consider changing (like skirts and hosiery for women) or just plain get rid of (can't talk about pay), and policies that have been impacted by recent changes in the law. We'll also talk about policies you may want to consider adding now that we've experienced the COVID pandemic and remote work looks like it is here to stay.
4:20 Why do I need an employee handbook?
7:35 Setting rules and expectations with handbook.
8:38 Employee handbook for litigation.
10:52 Employee and Manager friendly handbook.
15:38 Problems with online templates and borrowing other company handbooks.
23:03 Keep handbook up to date.
24:49 Sections that must be in the handbook. EEO statement. At will employment statement.
33:00 Nonexempt employees policy.
36:09 Harassment and bullying policies.
38:22 Code of Conduct policy.
41:08 Personal electronic devices.
42:14 Addition sections for handbook.
48:51 Sections to remove from handbook.
50:14 Covid Policies