Happy New Year! 2024 isn't just a new chapter; it's a celebration of the IIAW's 125 years of excellence. This year make it a resolution to discover the game-changing support the IIAW offers. Here are three things we recommend adding to your 2024 resolutions: 

• Register for InsurCon2024
• Join our Task Forces & Councils
• See all of the amazing benefits included with your IIAW membership. 

It's Time to Review Your Employee Handbook

There are regulatory changes that you should be aware of when it comes to your employee handbook! A recent article from iamagazine.com outlines the importance of having an up-to-date employee handbook that reflects current regulations and company practices. A well-drafted handbook serves to communicate company expectations, employee rights and benefits while providing guidance for consistent decision-making. It also offers legal protection for the company. 

Recent legal developments impacting handbooks include the NLRB's Stericycle Inc. decision that broadens employee rights protections, federal laws like the PUMP Act for nursing mothers, the expected changes due to the PWFA, updates in EEOC language and proposed harassment guidance. 

Handbooks also need to cover state-specific laws, which vary widely. Some states have specific criteria for policies regarding various aspects such as protected groups, leave policies and other employee rights. 

Court rulings impact policies. Recent decisions suggested changes in confidentiality language, employer monitoring rights and incorporation of certain acts into handbooks. 

This is where the IIAW can help! Whether it's providing a policy update in your handbook or creating a handbook for the first time, we will work with you to craft and brand your employee handbook for your agency. Click here for more information about customizing your employee handbook for your agency.

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