From Policy to Practice: Mastering the Modern Employee Handbook
Learn the benefits and risks of an employee handbook, essential provisions, and required policies under CA & federal law.
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Online
About this event
- Event lasts 1 hour
An employee handbook is a vital communication tool that sets expectations and ensures compliance with state and federal laws. In this training, you’ll learn the benefits and risks of an employee handbook, essential provisions, and required policies under California and federal law. We’ll also cover recommended policies, such as those related to social media, and highlight what NOT to include in your handbook. This session will provide you with everything you need to create a comprehensive and compliant employee handbook.
✅ Understand the Purpose & Value
- Learn why an employee handbook is a critical tool for setting clear expectations and protecting both the organization and its employees.
✅ Ensure Legal Compliance
- Gain knowledge of the essential policies required under California and federal law, including wage and hour rules, anti-harassment policies, and leave entitlements.
✅ Mitigate Risk & Reduce Liability
- Discover how a properly drafted handbook can minimize legal exposure and help defend against employment-related claims.
✅ Identify Must-Have & Recommended Policies
- Explore not only the legally required provisions but also best practices for modern workplace policies, like social media, remote work, and confidentiality.
✅ Avoid Common Drafting Pitfalls
- Understand what language and statements should NOT be included to prevent unintended obligations or legal risks.
✅ Build a Stronger Workplace Culture
- Learn how a well-structured handbook can reinforce company values, promote consistency, and strengthen employee engagement.
About the Speaker:
Astrid Servin, PHRca, HR Director
Astrid is a strategic, creative, and passionate HR professional with over 20 years of experience. As a long-time member of SHRM and PIHRA, she is committed to her career in human resources and helping organizations grow and maximize business results. Before coming to CEA, Astrid held key HR positions for companies in both the public and private sector, ranging from retail to large media and information system companies.
Astrid is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish fluently. Her key strengths are in Employee Relations where she has extensive experience conducting workplace investigations, preparing and responding to EEOC/wage and hour position statements, conducting pulse and attitude surveys, handling progressive discipline issues, policy review, and harassment prevention training. Astrid is a graduate of CSU San Bernardino with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies.
When she isn’t providing employers with Peace of Mind, you can find Astrid doing Girl Scout events with her 3 daughters, enjoying her girls’ softball and soccer teams, going to concerts with her husband, and traveling locally here and there.
About California Employers Association (CEA)
California Employers Association (CEA) is a trade association that supports employers in all industries and sizes throughout California, including out-of-state employers with California employees.
Founded in 1937, employers gain peace of mind through various services, including phone support for day-today HR consulting and training.
https://www.employers.org/pages/about-us/
About City of Glendale's Economic Development Division:
The purpose of the City’s Economic Development (ED) Division is to carry out a collaborative and sustained strategy to maintain and create jobs and improve the quality of life for residents, the business community, and visitors of Glendale, all while supporting a diversified revenue base for public services.