Failing to follow, to the letter, personnel policies in compliance with law is the primary reason nonprofits find themselves in employment-related lawsuits. Keeping your policies current with changing federal, state and/or local law can be challenging.
You must have a current Directors & Officers (D&O) policy
with Employment Practices Liability through NIA. If you are not sure whether you have this coverage, please contact your insurance broker directly, or contact our Member Services team.
To assist our members with a D&O policy that includes Employment Practices Liability, we offer a highly subsidized subscription to the BLR Employee Handbook Builder. This is a robust web‐based program that will help your organization create a comprehensive employee handbook.
More than a Sample Employee Handbook
The BLR Employee Handbook Builder guides you through the customization process with its expert interview and helpful notes on key provisions. It’s not just a sample or an employee handbook template. This service helps you create your own customized employee handbook. If you operate in multiple states, the system will create multiple handbooks for you.
Written by Top Employment Attorneys
You get exclusive, experienced insights from the HR legal experts at Jackson Lewis LLP, the leading labor and employment law firm representing management and specializing in the federal and state laws that affect employers.
Complies with Federal and State Laws
Some states have requirements that supersede federal laws on common employee handbook provisions. The BLR Employee Handbook Builder provides special sections for your state in the trickiest areas, like sexual harassment and leaves of absence.
The Employee Handbook Builder Difference
BLR’s Employee Handbook Builder is a completely browser-based system, unlike software products that require you to download files on to your desktop. Work on your handbook from any computer with an internet connection.
Never Out of Date
The experts at Jackson Lewis keep an eye on all the developments affecting your employee handbook. If developments at the federal and/or state level suggest a change to your handbook, you’ll receive an alert with simple instructions on how to add the new language.
No Printing and Distribution Costs
Your employee handbook is hosted for you. You just send a link, username, and password to your employees. Of course, you can also print your employee handbook.
The informative on-demand webinar provides an overview of this member resource.
NIA Members Receive the Following:
- Highly subsidized annual subscription rate of $99
How to Access this Resource
If you meet the eligibility requirements listed above and would like to establish a subscription for your organization, please complete the subscription registration form. Note that you will need your 5-digit NIA policy number at the time of registration.
Return your form to RMS@insurancefornonprofits.org.
You will receive an email confirmation once your service has been established. It will include your login information and a link to the BLR Employee Handbook Builder User Guide.
If you have questions about this resource or need assistance with your login, contact NIA Member Services at 800-359-6422, ext. 5001, or RMS@insurancefornonprofits.org.