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Akamai HR Solutions | February 2026 HR & Legal Update

February 16, 2026

As we move further into Q1, we’re sharing our February 2026 HR & Legal Update to help you stay aligned with recent federal, state, and local employment law changes. While some updates build on January’s latest developments, this month’s summary highlights what employers should continue monitoring—along with key compliance deadlines and practical next steps. For…

Akamai HR Solutions | January 2026 HR & Legal Update

January 16, 2026

In this month’s update, we highlight significant employment law changes and practical compliance insights to keep your business compliant, minimize risk, and empower a productive workforce. Need a customized, legally compliant employee handbook? Visit our Handbook page to build yours in just a few clicks. HR & Legal Updates Federal On January 5, the DOL…

Akamai HR Solutions | December 2025 HR & Legal Update

December 18, 2025

In this month’s update, we highlight significant employment law changes and practical compliance insights to keep your business compliant, minimize risk, and empower a productive workforce. Need a customized, legally compliant employee handbook? Visit our Handbook page to build yours in just a few clicks. HR & Legal Updates Federal The EEOC recently published guidance…

Akamai HR Solutions | December 2025 Handbook in Action: Reasonable Accommodation Done Right

December 18, 2025

This month’s featured article highlights how a clearly written Reasonable Accommodation policy, supported by a legally vetted employee handbook, helped a California employer navigate a remote or hybrid work accommodation request without exposing the company to legal risk. This case underscores the importance of maintaining a custom employee handbook with clearly defined employee handbook policies…

Akamai HR Solutions | November 2025 Handbook in Action: Political Expression vs. Professionalism — Election Season Conduct Policy in Action

November 10, 2025

This month’s featured article highlights how a clear Conduct and Civility Policy, crafted and implemented with Akamai HR Solutions, helped a multi-state employer navigate a tense election-season conflict while protecting employee rights and workplace culture. Need a customized, legally compliant employee handbook? Visit our Handbook page to build yours in just a few clicks. When…

Akamai HR Solutions | November 2025 HR & Legal Update

November 10, 2025

In this month’s update, we highlight significant employment law changes and practical compliance insights to keep your business compliant, minimize risk, and empower a productive workforce. Need a customized, legally compliant employee handbook? Visit our Handbook page to build yours in just a few clicks. HR & Legal Updates Federal The EEOC has issued a…

Akamai HR Solutions | October 2025 HR & Legal Update

October 13, 2025

In this month’s update, we highlight significant employment law changes and practical compliance insights to keep your business compliant, minimize risk, and empower a productive workforce. Need a customized, legally compliant employee handbook? Visit our Handbook page to build yours in just a few clicks. HR & Legal Updates Federal FTC Dismisses Appeal of Non-Competes…

Akamai HR Solutions | October 2025 Handbook in Action: Social Media Misstep, Handbook Win

October 13, 2025

This month’s featured article highlights how a clearly written Social Media Policy—crafted and implemented with Akamai HR Solutions—empowered a California employer to address a serious social media violation quickly, lawfully, and consistently. Need a customized, legally compliant employee handbook? Visit our Handbook page to build yours in just a few clicks. When “Freedom of Speech”…

Akamai HR Solutions | September 2025 HR & Legal Update

September 9, 2025

In this month’s update, we highlight significant employment law changes and practical compliance insights to keep your business compliant, minimize risk, and empower a productive workforce. Need a customized, legally compliant employee handbook? Visit our Handbook page to build yours in just a few clicks.   HR & Legal Updates   Federal   Trump Administration…

Akamai HR Solutions | September 2025 Handbook in Action: Policy-Backed Discipline That Held Up

September 9, 2025

This month’s featured article highlights how a clear, well-written handbook policy—originally crafted by Akamai HR Solutions—enabled a California employer to enforce serious corrective action against an employee, and why the discipline held up when it mattered most. Need a customized, legally compliant employee handbook? Visit our Handbook page to build yours in just a few…