Author, Casey Craig, Account Executive, Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc.

When business owners are asked if their employee handbooks are up to date, they typically shrug and say “It’s something we have been meaning to tackle.” It is hard to blame them when it often feels as though a newly revised employee handbook quickly requires an update due to changes in employment laws! There is a significant need for an easy to use option where employers can have an up to date handbook throughout the year and, have it generated at no cost. Rancho Mesa provides that solution.

As the California workplace climate changes, it is imperative that business owners have solutions before problems arise. Employee lawsuits against their employers are on the rise and Rancho Mesa clients must be prepared for the possible, if not inevitable. While updating an employee handbook can be one of the easiest obligations to neglect, skipping this task can have serious repercussions.

When laws and protocols change over time, it can be difficult making sure your employee handbook is up to date. Make sure it clearly communicates:

• What is expected of your employees.

• What are your company policies.

• What rules are in place.

At Rancho Mesa, we have taken the time to understand our clients’ needs and if there is a solution available, we try to accommodate. We provide a free option for our clients, to help them compose a compliant handbook that is:

• State and federal compliant.

• Handbook is fully customizable with optional policy update alerts. If a law were to change right after completing your handbook, you would receive an email with the change and have the option to add it to your handbook.

• Live HR support to assist with company specific question.

Please reach out to Alyssa Burley at aburley@ranchomesa.com with any questions you may have about the employee handbook builder option through the RM365 HRAdvantage™ portal. If you have any questions pertaining to your insurance needs, please call (619) 934-0164.