Workplace Rules

New and Updated

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Employee Privacy: Connecticut

  Updated to reflect the forthcoming Connecticut Personal Data Privacy and Online Monitoring Act.

• Type:

  Legal Timetable

  Connecticut Personal Data Privacy and Online Monitoring Act Takes Effect

• Type:

  Checklists

  Update Your Employee Handbook With 2022 Developments Checklist

  Updated to reflect amendments to the Ban on Non-Compete Agreements in the District of Columbia.

• Type:

  Employee Handbooks

  Outside Employment Handbook Statement: District of Columbia

  Updated threshold, statement and guidance to reflect the District of Columbia Non-Compete Clarification Amendment Act of 2022, applicable beginning October 1, 2022.

• Type:

  Editor's Choice

  California Employers: January 2023 Brings Host of New Employment Laws

  Many new state and local employment laws will take effect in California on January 1, covering topics such as minimum wage, pay equity, discrimination, workplace safety and more. California employers should review these developments and take steps now to ensure they are ready to comply.

• Type:

  Employee Handbooks

  Standards of Conduct Handbook Statement

  Updated guidance to include information and sample language for employers subject to Montana's wrongful discharge law.

• Date:

  November 21, 2022

  Type:

  News

  Recreational Marijuana Legalized in Maryland and Missouri

  In both states, employers may still prohibit marijuana use or possession in the workplace or on the employer's property.

• Type:

  Employment Law Guide

  Other Leaves: California

  Updated to include victim leave for hotel workers in Santa Monica.

• Type:

  Editor's Choice

  Coming Soon to XpertHR

  Updated to include information on the forthcoming: Bereavement Leave Handbook Statement: California.

• Date:

  November 9, 2022

  Type:

  Podcasts and Webinars

  Webinar: Oh No, Your Employee Handbook is Out of Date - What Now?

  In this 45-minute webinar, Kate Bischoff reviews how to go about updating your employee handbook in a way that ensures you cover all the bases and keep your organization compliant. Then Samantha Dawber explores solutions to alleviate the time spent on updating policies based on changing legislation and to proactively approach risk management.