Reviewing your handbook each year keeps your handbook current, supports a more consistent employee experience, and spots when a state supplement may be needed.
Your employee handbook should:
Our employee handbook review includes coverage for Colorado, Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Idaho.
For companies with employees outside of this core, we can help you stay covered by creating state-specific supplements.
California employee handbooks require a specialized approach and our California legal team is here to help. Make sure you are compliant with a custom handbook supplement specific to your needs.
Employee handbook reviews don’t have to be complicated. Our process keeps things moving and reduces the work on your end.
Handbook review services vary by membership level. Consulting and Enterprise members receive an annual handbook review completed by an Employers Council HR professional, and Enterprise membership includes a legal review completed by an Employers Council attorney. Core members can purchase an annual handbook review for a flat fee.
We published a great starter guide for handbooks, you can find it here.
Yes. We can review a handbook for organizations with employees in multiple states. In most cases, we recommend a primary handbook built for your headquarters state, plus state-specific supplements for other states where you have employees. This approach helps you stay consistent while addressing key differences by state.
California handbooks require a more specialized approach. If you have employees working in California, we typically recommend a California-specific handbook rather than adding California language to a general handbook. California handbooks are handled separately due to state-specific requirements and complexity. Learn more.