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Employee Handbook Revamp: Key Updates to Make in 2026

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Krupa Kotecha
Patrick Parker
Kara Johnson
Katherine Fergus
With Krupa M. Kotecha from The Royal Law Firm LLP + 3 others

Wed, Jan 21, 00:00 AM – 00:00 PM

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Overview

Fine-Tune Handbook Provisions With New Guidance and Time-Tested Tactics

Whether you're an employment law attorney hoping to give clients up-to-the-minute handbook guidance, or you're an HR professional revising or drafting a handbook from scratch, this course is for you! Join our dynamic practitioners as they share insights into the latest employment laws and regulations affecting handbook provisions. Find out how to craft effective AI policies, uncover guidance for addressing prohibited conduct in anti-discrimination policies, and much more. Register today!

  • Take a pulse on the latest trends and changes affecting handbook language.
  • Discover tips for drafting AI guidelines tailored to your organization's needs.
  • Strengthen your remote and hybrid work policies.
  • Determine what changes are needed to reflect new anti-discrimination laws.
  • Gain tips for rolling out organization-wide updates.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Review, Revise, Repeat: Legal Trends Impacting Handbook Policies
  2. AI on the Job: Drafting AI Policies for the Workplace
  3. Hybrid and Remote Work and Privacy Policies: Key Considerations
  4. EEO and Anti-Discrimination Policy Updates for 2026
  5. Urgent Changes to Make to Mental Health and Workplace Safety Policies
  6. Tips for Strengthening Your FMLA and ADA Policies
  7. Reviewing and Revising Wage and Hour Policies: What You Need to Do Now
  8. Ensuring Smooth Handbook Implementation, Distribution, and Litigation Readiness
  9. Ethical Issues in Employment Law

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Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 6 Total
Alabama CLE Approved 6 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 6 Total
California CLE Approved 6 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 7 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 6 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 6 Total
Florida CLE Approved 7 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 6 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 6 Total
Iowa CLE Approved 6 Total
Idaho CLE Approved 6 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 6 Total
Kansas CLE Approved 7 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 6 Total
Maine CLE Approved 6 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 6 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 6 Total
Montana CLE Approved 6 Total
North Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
North Dakota CLE Approved 6 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 6 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 6 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 6 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 6 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Ohio CLE Approved 6 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 7 Total
Oregon CLE Approved 6 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 7 Total
South Carolina CLE Approved 6 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 6 Total
Texas CLE Approved 6 Total
Utah CLE Approved 6 Total
Virginia CLE Approved 6 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 6 Total
Washington CLE Approved 6 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 7 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 7.2 Total
Wyoming CLE Approved 6 Total
Arizona CPE for Accountants Approved 7 Total
New York CPE for Accountants Approved 7 Total
Washington CPE for Accountants Approved 7 Total
Wisconsin CPE for Accountants Approved 7.2 Total
HRCI Approved 6 Total
CPE for Accountants/NASBA Approved 7 Total
SHRM CP/SCP Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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  1. Review, Revise, Repeat: Legal Trends Impacting Handbook Policies

  2. AI on the Job: Drafting AI Policies for the Workplace

  3. Hybrid and Remote Work and Privacy Policies: Key Considerations

    1. Drafting Enforceable Data Security and Acceptable Use Policies
    2. Policies Concerning Employee Monitoring, Surveillance, and Consent
    3. Drafting and Revising Social Media and BYOD Policies
    4. Outlining Clear Expectations for Remote Availability and Responsiveness
    5. Location Flexibility Provisions: Addressing Issues With Undisclosed Remote Moves
    6. Multi-State and Global Employers: What You Need to Know NOW

  4. EEO and Anti-Discrimination Policy Updates for 2026

    1. Recent EEOC Guidance and NLRB Rulings Affecting Handbook Policies
    2. Updates to Make to Policy Language to Reflect Expanded Employee Protections
    3. Harassment Policies: Prohibited Conduct, Reporting, Investigation, etc.
    4. Incorporating DEI Polices: Current Guidance and Best Practices
    5. Ensuring Consistent EEO Language Across Policies, Job Posts, Training Materials, etc.

  5. Urgent Changes to Make to Mental Health and Workplace Safety Policies

    1. Drug-Testing Policies: Best Practices and Current Developments
    2. ID Badge Policies and Visitor Policies: Securing the Workplace Against Threats
    3. Workplace Violence Prevention Policies: What You Need to Know NOW
    4. Mental Health Considerations in 2026

  6. Tips for Strengthening Your FMLA and ADA Policies

  7. Reviewing and Revising Wage and Hour Policies: What You Need to Do Now

  8. Ensuring Smooth Handbook Implementation, Distribution, and Litigation Readiness

  9. Ethical Issues in Employment Law

    1. Differentiating Legal vs. Business Advice
    2. Drafting Social Media and Confidentiality Policies Without Violating Employees' Rights
    3. Updating Handbooks Without Employee Acknowledgement: Ethical Implications
    4. Dispute Resolution Clauses: Ethical Mistakes to Avoid
    5. Balancing Employee Rights and Employer Protections in Policies: Ethical Considerations

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for attorneys. HR professionals, accountants, and paralegals may also benefit.

Speakers

Krupa M Kotecha
Krupa M.
Kotecha
The Royal Law Firm LLP
Patrick L Parker
Patrick L.
Parker
The Royal Law Firm LLP
Kara Johnson
Kara
Johnson
The Royal Law Firm LLP
Katherine Fergus
Katherine
Fergus
The Royal Law Firm LLP
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Krupa M Kotecha

Krupa M. Kotecha

The Royal Law Firm LLP
Krupa Kotecha

is an attorney at The Royal Law Firm LLP who advises businesses on a wide range of employment matters, including the design and implementation of compensation programs, compliance with regulatory requirements, and workforce management strategies. Her practice focuses on delivering pragmatic, results-oriented solutions that help businesses navigate complex challenges and achieve their strategic goals. Ms. Kotecha is a distinguished former BigLaw attorney with a background in compensation and employment Law. Her experience includes counseling clients on sensitive matters such as non-compete agreements, equity compensation, and mergers and acquisitions. Ms. Kotecha earned her Bachelor of Commerce degree, summa cum laude, from Smith School of Business at Queen's University and her J.D. degree from University of Toronto Faculty of Law, graduating with highest honors. She is admitted to practice in New York.

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Patrick L Parker

Patrick L. Parker

The Royal Law Firm LLP
Patrick Parker

is a seasoned attorney with The Royal Law Firm LLP where he brings a wealth of legal and corporate experience to The Royal Law Firm's employment law practice. His business acumen and entrepreneurial mindset are vital for providing practical, goal-oriented, and cost-effective legal advice. Mr. Parker provides employment defense representation on a range of issues and claims, including discrimination and harassment, medical leave, paid family and medical leave, disability, wage and hour, wrongful termination, whistle-blower, non-compete, independent contractor, and workplace performance. He earned his B.S. degree from Southern Connecticut State University, his MBA degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Sloan School of Management and his J.D. degree from Northeastern University School of Law. Mr. Parker is admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Connecticut and New York.

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Kara Johnson

Kara Johnson

The Royal Law Firm LLP
Kara Johnson

is an attorney with The Royal Law Firm LLP counseling employers on a range of matters related to compliance with employment laws. Her clients include small businesses, larger corporations, and non-profit and for-profit organizations. Ms. Johnson's focus includes reviewing and drafting employment policies and conducting internal investigations. In addition, her experience includes appearing before the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration's Whistleblower Division, and Massachusetts state and federal courts. Ms. Johnson is a co-author of a chapter on Resolving Sexual Harassment Complaints, published by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, and she co-wrote a law review article on medical marijuana in the workplace for the Massachusetts Bar Association's Employment Law Section Review. She is committed to serving the community with her legal skills. Ms. Johnson assists several non-profits by providing pro bono legal services and has been a member of the Board of Directors at Fidelity House Human Services in Lawrence, Massachusetts for 8 years. She earned her B.A. degree from Boston College and her J.D. degree from Suffolk University Law School. Ms. Johnson is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts.

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Katherine Fergus

Katherine Fergus

The Royal Law Firm LLP
Katherine Fergus

is an attorney with The Royal Law Firm LLP where she resolves business problems ranging from employment disputes to the theft of intellectual property. She represents a diverse group of businesses across virtually every industry. In her practice, Ms. Fergus counsels clients on a range of employment and separation agreement negotiations. She provides proactive, strong business advice in an effort to avoid litigation where possible, but should litigation be unavoidable, Ms. Fergus is a fierce advocate who litigates contract, employment, intellectual property, collection and lease disputes. Her litigation experience includes a broad range of matters, from multimillion-dollar business disputes and tort cases, to landlord/tenant and easement disputes. Ms. Fergus supports the business goals of women through her active participation in the ABA's Litigation Section, the Women Advocate. She has been a frequent author of several articles for the ABA's Woman Advocate publication. Ms. Fergus earned her B.A. degree from Bowdoin College and her J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from Suffolk University Law School. She is admitted to practice in Massachusetts and Maine.

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