Top 6 tips for writing and revising your employee handbook
Learn six practical tips for writing and revising your employee handbook to improve clarity, ensure legal compliance, and support your workplace culture.
Category: Management and leadership
Q&A: PTO payout obligations when employees go part-time
In this month’s HR Hotline, a subscriber asked how to handle PTO payouts when employees shift from full-time to part-time. Find out what our experts have to say so you can stay compliant.
Toking the line: Where medical marijuana meets employment law
As medical cannabis laws evolve, employers face complex compliance challenges. Learn how a recent federal court decision impacts workplace accommodation obligations and what it means for multistate employers.
Navigating the retirement landscape: key trends HR should watch
Discover how HR professionals can adapt to the evolving needs of modern retirees by embracing flexibility, promoting wellness, leveraging technology, and supporting financial planning for longer, more active retirements.
Making HR simple: BLR unveils enhanced HR Hero platform
BLR, a trusted leader in compliance and training solutions for over four decades, proudly unveils the enhanced HR Hero® platform.
EEOC and DOJ release guidance on ‘unlawful’ DEI
The EEOC and DOJ released guidance on DEI-related discrimination at work. Learn what the documents say, see examples, and understand the EEOC’s position.
9 key phases for building an effective employee handbook
Ensure your employee handbook is comprehensive, legally compliant, and aligned with your organization’s values. Learn a step-by-step approach for creating and maintaining a handbook that sets clear expectations, fosters a respectful workplace, and minimizes legal risks.
Toolbox talks: How to maximize impact and improve workplace safety
Learn how to make toolbox talks more effective with practical tips for planning, delivery, and engagement—so you can strengthen safety culture and reduce incidents.
7 employee handbook policies to revisit
Don’t let outdated policies put your organization at risk. Discover 7 key employee handbook updates to make in 2025—from at-will language to NLRA compliance—and how to keep your policies aligned with today’s legal standards and workplace expectations.
Immigration in 2025: Prepare now for ICE enforcement actions
Learn how to protect your workforce and stay compliant as immigration enforcement ramps up. This article breaks down what HR needs to know about ICE audits, workplace raids, and how to prepare with confidence—before agents show up.