While You Were Quarantining…New Virginia Employment Laws, Handbook Issues, and COVID-19

While you were working remotely, educating your kids, and worrying about what happens next, you may not have had time to focus on some important new laws in Virginia that impact employers and other legal issues. Loudoun SHRM will help get you quickly up-to-date. This webinar will discuss new laws that are a significant change in how we do business. Employers need to be aware of these new laws which are more employee-friendly.  We will also address the importance of updating your handbook in light of these new laws as well as cover some common COVID-19 related issues.

Employee handbooks distribute valuable information to employees, establish company policies to help supervisors provide consistent treatment of employees and can provide a defense in many legal matters. Is your handbook thorough, up to date, readily available and easy to understand? When was the last time you updated your handbook? Does it address the new laws enacted by the Virginia General Assembly in 2020? This session will help you ensure that your handbook makes the grade. This presentation will be given by Kristina Keech Spitler of Vanderpool, Frostick & Nishanian, P.C.

By the end of this presentation, attendees will be able to:

• Identify the key risks inherent in improperly drafting or revising a handbook.
• Understand key factors to consider when drafting or revising a handbook.
• Articulate what an organization should or should not have in its handbook and why.