2026 Employee Handbook Update Workshop: What Every Employer Needs to Know

2026 Employee Handbook Update Workshop

Speaker: Ashley Robles, Administrative Coordinator, Rush Personnel Services
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Check-In: 8:00 AM
Presentation: 8:15 AM – 9:30 AM
Cost: Free for NVAC Members | $15 for Non-Members
Location: Shasta Builders Exchange
1355 Hartnell Ave, Redding, CA 96002

⭐ Event Overview

If your employee handbook hasn’t been updated in a while, 2026 is the year to fix it. New regulations, expanded leave requirements, workplace safety mandates, and evolving expectations around remote work and technology mean that outdated handbooks can expose employers to unnecessary risk.

This workshop will outline the most important legal and policy updates for 2026, highlight which sections should be revised, and walk you through the difference between required policies and optional—but highly recommended—best practices. We’ll also discuss how to present information so employees can easily understand and use it.

Ideal for organizations preparing to refresh or rebuild their employee handbook while staying compliant and aligned with current law.

⭐ What to Expect

• A breakdown of the must-have handbook updates for 2026
• Clarification on required policies vs. optional best practices
• Guidance for improving handbook structure and readability
• Tips for presenting policies in clear, employee-friendly language
• HR-aligned recommendations that reduce confusion and risk
• Live Q&A with Ashley Robles