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Employee Handbook Updates Required for 2021
October 16, 2020
Question: We haven’t updated our Employee Handbook for a few years. Do we need to update it for 2021? Answer: Yes, there are several new laws that require employers of all sizes to update their employee handbook. The new laws and required updates include: Expanded Leave Rights. Employers with 5-49 employees must adopt and implement a new California…
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Question: My business normally employs 25-35 employees. Since March that number has fluctuated, and I have had to…