Essential Tips for Writing Employee Handbooks September 20, 2012

5 General / MCLE Recertification Credits

Many employers have ineffective handbooks that expose them to unnecessary legal risks. Your handbook needs to protect your business interests, as well as set standards for your workplace.

Learn why you need a handbook, get sample language for basic policies and discuss ideas for effectively implementing your handbook. Plus, discover practical techniques to use whether drafting or updating. Specifically, you'll find out how to:
*Avoid 20 common errors when drafting or updating an employee handbook
*Identify appropriate handbook topics to prevent and defend against employee complaints and lawsuits
*Comply with federal and state employment laws affecting your business and handbook content

About the Presenter

Deanna Mouser has successfully represented employers and has presented practical and energetic workshops on employment matters since 1989. Ms. Mouser has been an instructor of several HR courses through the University of California Santa Cruz Extension for over twenty years. She received her J.D. Law Degree from the University of Michigan in 1988 and her Master of Laws (LL.M.) Degree from the University of Illinois in 1989. Ms. Mouser has previously been a partner at Littler and Girard & Vinson. Ms. Mouser is a partner in the Pleasanton Office of Atkinson, Andelson, Loya, Ruud & Romo and can be reached at (925) 251-8520.

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