Employee Handbooks: Read 'Em & Weep?
No sooner do you draft a new workplace policy than a court or regulatory decision seems to spin the interpretation of what Congress or a state general assembly intended. From wage and hour administration, to bullying, civility and harassment prevention, to corrective action, to dress codes, to at-will employment and more, employers’ policies are being challenged and evaluated by the Department of Labor, the EEOC, the NLRB, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and OSHA, to name just a few. This session will discuss some of the most common pitfalls and proactive practices when updating employee handbooks, including multi-state employers.
Christine V. Walters, JD, MAS, SHRM-SCP
Ms. Walters has more than 30 years’ combined experience in management, HR administration, employment law practice, and teaching.
She has presented at conferences across the country, been engaged as an expert witness, and testified before U.S. Congressional and state legislative committees on employment issues.
Her book, “From Hello to Goodbye: Proactive Tips for Maintaining Positive Employee Relations” is in its 2nd edition and was one of the SHRMStore’s “Great 8” best-sellers for eight consecutive years.
Today, Ms. Walters works as an independent consultant doing business as FiveL Company, “Helping Leaders Limit their Liability by Learning the Law.”SM