How often should my handbook be updated?

At least annually, and any time the law changes — which in New Jersey is often. Leave laws, wage rules, and anti-harassment requirements shift regularly. An outdated handbook can be worse than none at all, because it puts promises in writing that no longer match the...

Is an employee handbook legally required in New Jersey?

A handbook itself isn’t strictly mandated, but several of the policies inside one effectively are. New Jersey requires employers to provide notice of specific rights and policies, and certain laws are far easier to defend if you have written, acknowledged policies in...