Fresh Batch
The handbook now includes this policy where employees can participate in helping the community
Community Outreach Program
The New Hire Introductory Period got a 30-day extension, bringing it to this new total
90 days
True or False: A new law requires employers to disclose extensive information about payroll practices to new-hire employees
True
Following last month's handbook updates, most employees hit the jackpot with bonus "extra vacation" hours, but don't wait until it's too late, they expire on this date
December 31st, 2026
From bump cap to graduation cap, this new 2026 policy may offer some financial assistance towards your (or a family member's) academic goals
Scholarship Policy
This policy got a terminology refresh, swapping "piercings" for "visible facial and body jewelry"
Tattoos/Piercings Policy
New hires can now access benefits on the first of the month after this many days
30 days
If an employee is in need of an income verification, the handbook now contains verbiage directing them to this service provider ______
The Work Number
This handbook addition lets employees upgrade from 'works here' to 'part-owner here'
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) Policy
Suspension could land an employee on the "not eligible" list for this type of pay
Holiday Pay
Furthering your education just got a little easier on the wallet with this new tuition reimbursement amount
$5,250
The Unpaid Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) policy now includes verbiage on how _____ then _____ time will be applied to FMLA related absences.
Sick & Vacation
Slow day on the floor? This policy allows employees to sign up for early departure
Voluntary Work Reduction
No more earning as you go- 40 hours of sick time are now front-loaded instead of this previous method
Accrual
A later start means a smaller slice- this is how many prorated sick hours a Q3 new hire would receive
20 hours
If an employee refuses to sign a disciplinary document, appropriate personnel can now sign as confirmation of the employee's receipt. What policy does this fall under?
Progressive Discipline Policy
No longer a stand-alone act- these practices rejoined the handbook lineup this year
GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices)
Added for clarity, this group is now listed in the bereavement policy
Qualifying Family Members
A table was added to show eligibility for benefits based on what factor?
Length of Service
Not providing this no longer guarantees you're off the rehire list- we now defer to the hiring manager's discretion
Two-Week Notice