Webinar

Best practices for multistate handbooks

When: 2pm ET, Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Duration: 60 minutes

Earn SHRM and HRCI credits by attending live.

Employers operating in multiple states confront a complex patchwork of requirements, as states expand requirements on paid leave, wage and hour rules, workplace safety, data privacy, and even AI use in HR systems. Addressing this increasingly fragmented regulatory landscape demands careful attention and strategic planning; relying on a single, uniform handbook without state specific tailoring often falls short. A well-planned approach to multistate issues ensures consistent work policies and practices for all employees – no matter their work location – and prevents costlycompliance errors and avoidable legal challenges.

In this 60‑minute webinar, attorney Kate Bischoff, founder of k8bisch LLC and a nationally recognized advisor on HR compliance, will explain how multistate employers can create and maintain handbooks that remain clear, consistent, and compliant wherever employees work. She’ll discuss what handbook structures work best for multistate compliance, including when to use a national core with state addenda versus when to apply a “most generous” approach. She will also highlight practical steps for handling state‑specific needs, such as paid leave obligations, privacy concerns around AI and data‑collection rules, and adjusting policies for employees who work in different states.

Attendees will learn to:

• Determine which multistate handbook structure is most effective for their organization
• Identify high‑risk policy areas that require state‑specific updates
• Implement sustainable handbook maintenance practices
• And more!