Handbook Preparation & Updating
Our Handbook Preparation and Updating service is extremely popular nationwide with all sizes of employers. Handbooks are a best practice—full stop. Well written, up-to-date handbooks allow employers to effectively communicate their expectations and address terms and conditions of employment consistently, avoiding claims of disparate treatment or other challenges.
The handbooks that we prepare under our core Handbook Service:
- are reviewed by experienced employment lawyers with no disclaimers or caveats: your handbook is compliant and ready to use.
- address compliance obligations and best practices and thereby further reduce HR-related risk.
- are precisely tailored to fit our client’s industry and the goals and objectives that our client defines.
- are fully customized for you. These are not off the shelf cookie cutter templates. No two of our handbooks are alike.
Please contact us to learn more about this service and our fixed fee pricing.
Streamlining Services
This Handbook Preparation service covers many policies and practices addressed in the Diagnostic Compliance Audit. Completing the handbook and audit services in tandem, or completing a handbook update prior to the audit, allows for a more streamlined service as the handbook policies will have been reviewed and updated to insure full compliance.
All of our services are protected by attorney-client privilege and are indemnified.
Handbook Review & Update Process
A streamlined, attorney-led process for compliant, practical employee handbooks.
Typical turnaround is 2–4 weeks depending on handbook size and state footprint.
Step 1: Submit Your Materials
Send us your current handbook, related policies, and employee headcount by state.
Step 2: Align on Goals
We discuss your goals, workplace priorities, and handbook needs during an introductory call.
Optional: Clients may complete our Handbook Kickoff Form in lieu of an introductory call.
Step 3: Legal Review & Drafting
Our attorneys review your handbook to identify compliance gaps, update policies, and address your goals.
Step 4: Delivery of Revised Handbook
You receive a redlined draft showing all revisions, a clean ready-to-use handbook, and applicable state-specific supplements. Note: This completes the handbook review unless a wrap-up call is requested.
Step 5: Optional Wrap-Up Call
Upon request, we schedule a 30-minute wrap-up call to briefly discuss key revisions and answer questions. Note: Wrap-up calls should be requested within two weeks of handbook delivery.
What This Service Covers
- Federal and Multi-State Compliance Review
- Legal, Up-To-Date Policies
- Clear, Employee-Friendly Language
- Protected by the Attorney-Client Privilege
What This Does Not Cover
- Implementation of the revisions recommended.
- Additional meetings to review our edits after the 30-minute wrap up call is complete.
We are pleased to help you implement the changes we recommend and participate in additional conversations about your Handbook after the 30-minute wrap up call, for a fee.