Required employee handbook policies by state for 2023

Not sure which policies to include in your employee handbook? Hover over each state where you have employees to see which policies are required. Click on each state for more details.

Updated March 2023

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We are continually updating and expanding the SixFifty Employee Handbook and Policy Library to reflect the latest federal and state law requirements and emerging best practices. See a snippet of our latest updates below.

February 2023

For more information on these updates login to your SixFifty account or request a demo of our Employee Handbook tool to make sure you’re always in compliance.

Record Retention Policy – This policy has been added to the Policy Library.
Social Security Policy – This policy has been added to the Employee Handbook and Policy Library.
San Francisco, California passed the Military Leave Pay Protection Act. They have now released FAQ’s to help employers calculate and understand the new leave.

Minnesota updated its Human Rights Act. Our EEO and Anti-Discrimination Policy has been updated to reflect this change.

St. Paul, Minnesota amended its Sick and Safe Time law. Our Sick Leave Policy has been updated accordingly.

Bloomington, Minnesota amended its upcoming Sick and Safe Time law.

January 2023

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Whistleblower Protection Policy – This policy has been added to the Employee Handbook and Policy Library.
Key or Access Card Policy – This policy has been added to the Employee Handbook and Policy Library. For more information on Risk Management Systems, you can use SixFifty’s new Risk Assessment and Action Plan.
San Francisco, California passed the Military Leave Pay Protection Act. The Military Leave Policy has been updated to reflect these changes.

Illinois passed Senate Bill 208. Our tools will be updated to reflect these changes closer to the effective date of the law.

A Michigan appeals court has reinstated the state legislature’s revisions.

Pennsylvania has amended its Human Relations Act. Our EEO and Anti-Discrimination Policy has been updated to reflect these changes.

December 2022

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Pay Transparency Policy – This policy covers the obligations an employer has to current employees to disclose wage ranges and promotion or transfer opportunities. This policy covers the legal obligation to provide pay transparency in California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Washington. This policy has been added to the Employee Handbook and Policy Library.
Telecommuting Policy – This policy has been renamed to the Remote Working Policy for clarity.
The Federal government passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA). Our Disabilities Accommodation Request form included with the ADA Policy has been updated to reflect this change.

The Federal government passed the Providing Urgent Maternal Protection for Nursing Mothers Act (PUMP Act). Our Lactation Accommodation Policy already complies with these requirements and users should include this policy in their handbook if they do not already.

Illinois updated its meal break law. Our Meal and Rest Break Policy has been updated to reflect these changes.

Illinois has amended the One Day In Seven Rest Ac. Our Workweek and Work Schedules Policy has been updated accordingly.

New York passed AB A6328A. Our EEO policy has been updated to reflect these changes.

New York amended the Nursing Mothers in the Workplace Act . Our Lactation Accommodation policy will be updated with New York specific language closer to the effective date of the law.

November 2022

For more information on these updates login to your SixFifty account or request a demo of our Employee Handbook tool to make sure you’re always in compliance.

California passed SB 523. Our EEO policy has been updated accordingly.

Colorado’s new paid FMLA program begins. Our Colorado FMLA policy will be updated close to the effective date of the law.

The District of Columbia updated its Paid Leave Act. Our DC Paid Leave policy has been updated.

Illinois decreased the employee count threshold for sexual harassment training. Our Sexual Harassment policy has been updated accordingly.

Illinois expanded bereavement leave. Our Bereavement Leave policy has been updated accordingly.

New York added siblings to the definition of family member. Our Parental Leave and New York FMLA policy have been updated accordingly.

Oregon’s new paid leave program begins. Our Oregon FMLA policy has been updated accordingly.

October 2022

For more information on these updates login to your SixFifty account or request a demo of our Employee Handbook tool to make sure you’re always in compliance.

California passed AB 1949. This law expands the California Family Rights Act, so this change has been included in the FMLA policy as well as a new Bereavement Leave Policy for California.
California passed AB 1041, our FMLA policy and Employee Handbook have been updated accordingly.
California passed SB 1044, Our Cell Phone Policy and Health and Safety Policy have been updated with California specific language to reflect these changes.
California passed AB 2188. Our Marijuana policy will be update closer to the effective date of the law.
Our Sexual Harassment Policy has been updated with Chicago, Illinois and Rhode Island specific language and contact information.
Our Handbook Introduction has been updated with a South Carolina specific acknowledgment that the handbook does not create an implied or express employee contract.

September 2022

For more information on these updates login to your SixFifty account or request a demo of our Employee Handbook tool to make sure you’re always in compliance.

California’s Meal and Rest Break Policy has been updated to include a Suitable Seating Policy.

California has extended the 2022 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave until December 31, 2022. Our California Supplemental Paid Sick Leave policy in the Policy Library has been updated accordingly.

Colorado has issued final rules for its Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program. There are notice requirements for this policy which will be incorporated into the handbook prior to the law’s January 1, 2024, effective date.

Oregon has issued final rules for its Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program. There are notice requirements for this policy which will be incorporated into the handbook prior to the law’s September 3, 2023, effective date.

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