Workplace Rules

New and Updated

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  Editor's Choice

  Coronavirus (COVID-19): Vaccination Options and Responsibilities

  Under review in light of revised OSHA COVID-19 guidance.

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  Policies and Documents

  Non-Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

  Updated to reflect revised EEOC guidance relating to incentive programs.

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  Checklists

  Plan for COVID-19 Vaccinations Checklist

  Updated checklist and tips to reflect revised EEOC guidance relating to incentive programs.

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  Employee Handbooks

  Paid Family and Medical Leave Handbook Statement [50+ Employees]: Washington

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amendments that permit additional workers to use leave benefits in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; and updated statement to reflect expanded definition of family member, effective July 25, 2021.

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  Employee Handbooks

  Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Prevention Handbook Statement [5+ Employees]: California

  Updated statement and guidance to clarify Department of Fair Employment and Housing training and distribution requirements.

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  Employee Handbooks

  Harassment and Retaliation Prevention Handbook Statement [1-4 Employees]: California

  Updated statement and guidance to clarify Department of Fair Employment and Housing training and distribution requirements.

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  Employment Law Manual

  Employee Handbooks - Work Rules - Employee Conduct: New York

  Updated to reflect handbooks provisions in the New York Health and Essential Rights Act, effective June 4, 2021.

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  Employment Law Manual

  Employee Discipline: New York

  Updated to reflect retaliation protections in the New York Health and Essential Rights Act, effective June 4, 2021.

• Type:

  Employee Handbooks

  About This State Supplement Handbook Statement: Montana

  Updated statement and guidance to reflect amendments to Montana's Wrongful Discharge from Employment Act, effective March 31, 2021.

• Date:

  June 3, 2021

  Type:

  News

  Supreme Court Limits Reach of Computer Fraud and Abuse Act in Employment

  In a 6-3 ruling with workplace implications, the Supreme Court has made it more difficult to criminalize violations of computer use policies under the CFAA.