Creating, Implementing, and Maintaining a Compliant Employee Handbook
Virtual Training presented by Asure Software
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An employee handbook is more than a collection of policies. It communicates expectations, supports consistent management decisions, reinforces workplace culture, and helps reduce employment-related risk.
This practical two-hour webinar will show you how to create, implement, and maintain a handbook that reflects current employment laws and today’s workplace realities.
What You’ll Learn
Understand the Handbook’s Role
Use your handbook to set clear expectations, promote consistency, and demonstrate a commitment to fair, compliant employment practices.
Cover the Essentials
Identify the employment, conduct, wage and hour, leave, and benefits policies every effective handbook should address.
Address Emerging Risks
Navigate social media, electronic communications, AI and technology use, and remote or hybrid work considerations.
Keep Policies Current
Create a repeatable process for acknowledgments, annual reviews, policy revisions, and employee communications.
Program Agenda
Leave with a practical framework: Whether you are building a handbook for the first time or reviewing an existing one, you will gain a clearer process for keeping it accurate, compliant, and useful to employees and management.
Agenda
| November 10 | |
| 10:00 AM - 10:15 AM |
Why Every Employer Needs an Employee Handbook
Purpose of the handbook Setting expectations and workplace culture Reducing legal and employee relations risks Using the handbook as a management tool |
| 10:15 AM - 10:45 AM |
Essential Policies Every Handbook Should Include
Employment Policies Workplace Conduct Policies Wage and Hour Policies Leave and Benefits Policies |
| 10:45 AM - 11:05 AM |
Compliance Pitfalls and Common Handbook Mistakes
Illegal or outdated policy language Inconsistent policy application Social media and electronic communications policies AI and technology use policies Remote and hybrid work considerations State-specific compliance challenges |
| 11:05 AM - 11:25 AM |
Handbook Dissemination Best Practices
Communicating the Handbook Distribution Methods Employee Acknowledgments |
| 11:25 AM - 11:45 AM |
Updating and Maintaining the Handbook
Annual handbook reviews Monitoring federal, state, and local law changes Managing policy revisions Communicating updates to employees |
| 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM |
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Asure helps businesses develop Human Capital to get to the next level, stay compliant, and allocate their time, money and technology toward growth. From hiring and onboarding to payroll processing, benefits administration, time tracking, and HR compliance, Asure delivers integrated solutions designed to streamline operations and support every stage of the employee lifecycle. By reducing manual work and providing the tools businesses need to manage their workforce more effectively, Asure empowers employers to spend less time on administrative tasks and more time focused on growing their business.
Mary Simmons serves as the Vice President of HR Compliance at Asure Software, a prominent national Human Capital Management provider listed on the stock exchange. With over three decades of dedicated experience in HR, Mary leads a team of more than 30 HR Consultants, delivering comprehensive HR services across the country. Previously, she held the role of Director of HR Consulting at a prestigious firm with a rich history spanning six decades.
Mary holds esteemed HR certifications from both SHRM and HRCI, complemented by her role as a Disc Certified trainer. She collaborates closely with organizations nationwide, specializing in fostering growth, ensuring legal compliance, and safeguarding against litigation risks under local, state, and federal employment laws. Mary's expertise extends to maximizing employee productivity and engagement, pivotal for driving organizational success.
In addition to her corporate leadership, Mary enriches the academic community as an adjunct professor at New York Institute of Technology, where she oversees the SHRM HR Certification program. She has also instructed corporate education courses at Farmingdale University, further enhancing her reputation as an influential educator and mentor.
A sought-after speaker, Mary frequently addresses conferences, networking groups, and organizations on critical HR topics such as policy development, compliance strategies, and enhancing employee engagement. She serves as the co-chair of the Long Island HR group, founded and chairs the Women’s Innovative Networking group, and contributes to the Long Island board of Ellevate, a prominent national women’s networking organization.
Mary earned her BS in Human Resources from the University of Delaware, underscoring her commitment to academic excellence and professional advancement in HR management.
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Program Details
Practical HR expertise: Asure Software provides integrated payroll, benefits, time tracking, and HR compliance solutions designed to support organizations throughout the employee lifecycle.
Meet the Presenter
Mary Simmons
Vice President of HR Compliance, Asure Software
Mary brings more than 30 years of human resources experience and leads a national team of more than 30 HR consultants. She specializes in helping organizations grow, comply with federal, state, and local employment laws, and reduce litigation risk.
She holds HR certifications from SHRM and HRCI, is a DISC Certified trainer, and serves as an adjunct professor overseeing the SHRM HR Certification program at New York Institute of Technology.
Who Should Attend
- Human resources professionals, managers, and directors
- Compliance and risk management officers
- Operations leaders and department managers
- Bank presidents, executives, and senior leaders
- Supervisors and anyone responsible for workplace policy administration
Designed for Real-World Use
Bring your current questions. The session closes with dedicated Q&A time so you can connect the guidance to your institution’s policies and workplace practices.