CalChamber Webinar to Provide Employee Handbook Compliance Tips

An employee handbook is more than just a guide for employees — it’s a critical document that communicates key information to employees and sets expectations, helps to mitigate legal risks, and ensures compliance with California’s complex employment laws.

Crafting clear, compliant policies is essential to fostering a smooth-running workplace and protecting a company’s success. Equally important is having a plan for enforcing these policies consistently and effectively to ensure they achieve their intended purpose.

On February 20, the California Chamber of Commerce will present a webinar that will provide attendees with the tools and knowledge to develop and update employee handbooks that are both practical and compliant, while also offering best practices for consistent policy enforcement.

Webinar Details

The “Employee Handbooks and Policies” webinar will be held on Thursday, February 20, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. PT.

This webinar is designed for HR professionals, legal/employment law counsel, office managers, business owners and anyone else responsible for developing and maintaining employee handbooks and workplace policies.

During the webinar, CalChamber employment law experts will discuss:

  • Common mistakes to avoid when drafting your handbook;
  • The required and recommended policies for every employee handbook, including wage and hour, leave of absence, paid time off, employee conduct, and more;
  • Practical tips for rolling out updated handbooks to employees;
  • Discussion of court cases affecting handbook practices; and
  • Best practices for maintaining and enforcing workplace policies, including tips for training supervisors on enforcement.

To sign up for this webinar, visit the CalChamber Store or call (800) 331-8877.

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The California Chamber of Commerce is the largest, broad-based business advocate to government in California, working at the state and federal levels to influence government actions affecting all California business. As a not-for-profit, we leverage our front-line knowledge of laws and regulations to provide affordable and easy-to-use compliance products and services.

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