The Sports Law Handbook contains an overview of sports and its relationship to various categories of law, as well as the legal liabilities and responsibilities of coaches,
administrators, managers, and institutions related to the sports field. This book will
enable coaches and administrators to: (1) Identify the relationship of sports to
various categories of the law, including torts, crimes, and discrimination; (2) Understand
the role of the attorney and agent when representing athletes; (3) Relate principles of
agency law in a sports context; (4) Better understand contracts and contractual terms;
(5) Differentiate between the legal issues unique to professional amateur sports; (6) Understand how criminal law differs from civil law in the context of sports; (7) Better understand labor issues in the sports world; and (8) Become more familiar with the laws and regulations covering the drug testing of athletes.
Handbook Policies And Procedures In New York
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Employers must offer a 4-hour minimum shift. Here are some FAQs on New York Wages and Hour laws.
Certain federal and New York State policies are required to be disclosed in an established employee handbook. Examples include, but may not be limited to, the following: New York State policies: A disclosure of the meal and rest breaks policy.
When a New York City employer rounds up or down in 15-minute increments, the employer must cut off rounding down at 7 minutes. For example, if the employee works between 8 to 15 minutes, the employer must round the employee's time up to the next fifteen minutes.
How Is a Policy and Procedure Manual Different? Written policies and procedures are generally detailed step-by-step descriptions about how to perform company processes. The handbook, alternatively, should be simple and easy to read so that employees become familiar with your company.
How to write an employee handbook Include your company's mission statement. Write a brief section on company history. State any legal declarations. Explain your dress code. Include details about work hours. Define duties. Include department-specific policies. Describe company benefits.
In general, the answer is “No.” This is the guidance recently released by the National Labor Relations Board (“NLRB”). See In re Nuance Transcription Services, Inc., 28-CA-216065 (NLRB Adv.
While state law frequently prevails, a common tenet is that an employee may review all documents found in his/her personnel file, that was signed by the employee. It naturally follows then, that if the employee signed the Employee Handbook Acknowledgment, the employee should receive a copy of that document.
Key Takeaway: Employee handbooks contain confidential information that should be kept secure to protect the company from legal implications and reputational damage.