An essential step to creating an effective employee handbook is determining which policies to include and what policies to avoid. Here are some policies that are considered must-haves and some policies that are potentially problematic.

• [01:45] At-will policies
• [02:36] Employee conduct policies
• [03:32] Attendance
• [05:52] Employment classification, meal breaks and timekeeping policies
• [07:51] Leave and time off policies
• [08:33] Anti-harassment and nondiscrimination policies
• [10:39] Reasonable accommodation policies
• [11:44] Policies to avoid

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With the summer holidays approaching, employers may have questions about providing time off to employees and the pay requirements for employees who work on Juneteenth, Independence Day, and/or Labor Day. To help you understand the rules, here are answers to frequently asked questions about the holidays. Listen in as we cover:

• [00:47] Must employers provide paid time off on Juneteenth, Independence Day, and Labor Day?
• [01:58] If a company offers paid holidays, must it observe Juneteenth, Independence Day, or Labor Day?
• [02:35] Can an employer require employees to work on Juneteenth, Independence Day, or Labor Day?
• [02:56] Can an employer require employees to work the day before and after the holiday to be eligible for a paid holiday?
• [03:38] What if the holiday is also the company’s payday?
• [04:19] If an employer is open on a holiday, are they required to pay non-exempt employees a premium for working?
• [05:06] When an employee receives holiday pay and then works 40 hours in the same workweek, are they entitled to overtime?
• [05:50]. Does the company have to include holiday premium pay when determining an employee's regular rate of pay for calculating overtime?

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State and local jurisdictions continue to adopt and expand programs that entitle employees to paid time off from work for certain family or medical reasons. These are commonly known as paid family and medical leave (PFL) programs, and they typically impose certain requirements on employers, even small business employers. Listen in as we cover:

• [00:57] What is paid family leave?
• [01:36] Where is paid family leave required?
• [02:37] Are small businesses covered by paid family leave?
• [02:55] How is paid family leave funded?
• [04:24] What is job protection and where is it offered?
• [05:48] What absences are covered by paid family leave?
• [07:30] What employer requirements do these laws impose?

This content is based on generally accepted HR practices, is advisory in nature, and does not constitute legal advice or other professional services. ADP does not warrant or guarantee the accuracy, reliability, and completeness of the content. Employers are encouraged to consult with legal counsel for advice regarding their organization's compliance with applicable laws. This content is current as of the published date.

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