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Building the Best Employee Handbook 1 Credit

Feb 15, 2024, 11:30 AM ET

Building the Best Employee Handbook 1 Credit

California Specific

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    November, 2023
  • Subject Area

    Business Law

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Feb 15, 2024, 11:30 AM ET

Learning Objective

  • To analyze how to preserve the at-will relationship provided by California law.
  • To discuss ways to communicate expectations and policies to your employees.
  • To explain strategies to ensure compliance with California state and federal wage and hour laws.
  • To evaluate strategies to respond to and defend employee claims in California State.
  • To develop and implement procedures that reduce confusion and avoid lost employee time spent on Human Resources issues.
  • To discuss the top ten mistakes businesses, make when crafting an employee handbook in California State.

Course Overview

Employment laws are always changing, especially in California. That means businesses should be reviewing their employee handbooks and making any necessary updates.

No matter how large or small your organization might be, you can derive significant benefits from having a well-crafted employee handbook that spells out your policies. The handbook should include both mandatory policies and any recommended policies applicable to your workforce. Your employee handbook is your most valuable tool for communicating your company’s policies, practices, and vision.

To prepare an effective employee handbook, you need to understand your current policies (both written and oral), past practices, and anticipated future needs. Remember that your handbook is a legal document and must be updated to meet the ever-changing needs of your company and the laws that govern employment practices.

Both California and federal laws apply to California employees, however, California is more restrictive in most areas. California employers have the right to unilaterally change or terminate policies contained in their employee handbooks without having to be concerned about violating an implied contract of employment if they follow certain guidelines.

Certain policies are mandatory and must be included in your employee handbook. For example, California employers must have written harassment, discrimination, and retaliation prevention policies. Including these policies clarifies employees' rights and obligations, and protects you from potential liability.

Join our speaker Cynthia Flynn for this CPE webinar as she will focus on best practices for developing and updating handbooks in California State, and will also examine strategies and approaches.

Major topics covered in this online PDC/RCH course:

  • Handbook objectives
  • Contents every handbook should have
  • Practical handbook guidelines
  • Common mistakes and legal pitfalls
  • Recent, new, and revised policies
  • Policies requiring special attention
  • Strategy: Less is more
  • Strategy: Who should write/revise your handbook
  • Strategy: Legal review
  • Strategy: Your handbook and employee engagement
  • Your questions and concerns

In this practical CPE webinar, you will learn how to craft a handbook of employee policies and procedures in California State that will protect the rights of you and your employees.

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License details Credits Status
Business Law for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Business Acumen for SHRM Professionals (Approval No. 26-93MA2) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 PDC Approved
HR California for Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) (Approval No. 688346) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) 1 RCH Approved
Business Law for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Business Law for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Business Law for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Business Law for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Business Acumen for SHRM Professionals (Approval No. 26-93MA2) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 PDC Approved
HR California for Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) (Approval No. 688346) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) 1 RCH Approved
Business Law for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Business Law for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Business Law for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Business Law for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Business Acumen for SHRM Professionals (Approval No. 26-93MA2) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 1 PDC Approved
HR California for Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) (Approval No. 688346) (Valid upto : Nov 30, 2025) 1 RCH Approved
Business Law for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Business Law for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Business Law for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Business Law for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 1 CPE Approved
Business Acumen for SHRM Professionals (Approval No. 24-DQCAS) 1 PDC Approved
HR California for Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) (Approval No. 649999) 1 RCH Approved
Business Law for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Business Law for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible
Business Law for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 1 CPE Eligible

Additional Information

Credit

1

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

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Cynthia Flynn

Managing Partner, Hackler Flynn & Associates

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Cynthia Hackler Flynn is the founder and managing partner of Hackler Flynn & Associates, a Southern California based employment defense law firm. Since starting her practice, she has grown the firm to a team of 9, with each attorney having over a decade of experience. The law firm’s focus is employment law where their mission is to protect and defend entrepreneurs and business owners. Cynthia has been voted as a Super Lawyer every year since 2017 and for the last 3 years, has been named as a Pasadena Top Attorney. 

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Great presenter, great program. Although I do not have a HR role, programs from this presenter are always interesting. And Shawn/Sean is my favorite host on my-cpe.

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Agnes Romero,
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Thabk you for this very informative webinar I learned a lot about different policies and rules inside a company. This webinar is very engaging and interactive.

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