Policies, Procedures & Employee Handbooks

Our firm, based in St. Louis, Missouri, includes a team of employment lawyers who have years of experience in human resource consulting. As a result, our advisory services seek to help companies throughout the United States develop compliant, legally sound internal policies and procedures, including employee handbooks. So whether you’re a small local business or a large corporation, we can help develop a strategy that works for you and your employees.  

THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPLIANT INTERNAL POLICIES, PROCEDURES & EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS

As a business, having compliant, clear employment policies and procedures is essential. Firstly, these policies, documented in your employee handbook, are subject to particular local, state, and federal regulations. If you’re not compliant, your company could be the recipient of substantial penalties. Equally important, having clearly communicated, well-documented policies and procedures are extremely helpful for your employees. Having the right policies and procedures in place can help them feel protected against things like workplace discrimination. It can also ensure employees know what you expect of them and how your company operates in various circumstances. 

LAWS GOVERNING EMPLOYEE POLICIES

Employment policies, procedures, and handbooks must contemplate and address many areas of federal, state and local law. Our expert HR attorneys will audit your internal policies and procedures, including those documented in your employee handbook, to ensure they’re compliant with regulations including:

  • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
  • Age Discrimination in Employment Act
  • Americans with Disabilities Act
  • ERISA
  • State laws
  • Local ordinances

EMPLOYMENT POLICY DEVELOPMENT

Our HR consulting services also include partnering with management to develop new policies that satisfy all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Accurate and effective employment policies are the first line of communication with a company’s employees. Legally sound policies are also integral to an employer’s defense in employment litigation. On the other hand, policies that are unclear, outdated, or non-compliant may be used against employers in litigation or before government agencies.

Whether you’re looking to develop a new employee handbook or you’re simply looking for a firm to audit your current policies and procedures, we’re here to help. Simply contact us today to learn more. 

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