Policies & Planning

A good employment policy handbook is a hallmark of a well-run organization. But a great employment handbook is never finished. Employers often find a well-drafted handbook to be a useful way to convey their expectations to employees. But over time, even the best policies grow stale and, worse, can create a source of employer liability.

Advice to keep planning documents and employment policies in legal compliance

Employment laws at the national, state and local levels constantly change, impacting employers’ responsibilities and their freedom to manage their workforces. Coolidge Wall attorneys have the experience necessary to provide clients skilled and efficient policy compliance reviews. Unionized and at-will employers alike will benefit from a thorough legal review and regular maintenance of their employment policies.

A strong employment policy handbook can also help prevent and defend against future employee disputes, including harassment lawsuits, unemployment claims, and FMLA calculations.

Experience to help with employment policy logistics

Coolidge Wall attorneys can also help identify and correct common but thorny logistical issues in employment policy handbooks, including vacations and paid time off, wage-hour issues, social media content, and leaves of absence.

Staying on top of current employment policy developments

We also can alert clients to new employment policy benchmarks and best practices when they arise through our contacts with a broad range of other employers and our involvement in national and local human resources and employment law organizations.

Coolidge Wall can help you efficiently prevent employment disputes