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HR Resource Library

Expert HR support, built for the OPE channel

Through OPEESA's partnership with The Workplace Advisors, every member company gets affordable HR compliance consulting, handbook services, and legislative updates — plus a growing library of guides and policy templates written for distributors, manufacturers, and affiliates.

The partnership

OPEESA + The Workplace Advisors

OPEESA has partnered with The Workplace Advisors — a national HR consulting and training firm — to give every member company affordable, expert-level HR support without adding headcount or overhead. The partnership is built for businesses like yours: outdoor power equipment and engine service distributors, manufacturers, and affiliates managing a workforce that spans the shop floor, the sales floor, and the service bay.

What's included with membership
Unlimited HR compliance consulting with a dedicated consultant
Custom-tailored Employee Handbook services
Monthly legislative updates and follow-up consulting on regulatory changes
Across-the-board savings on services, including recruiting — no set-up fees, no employee limits

Put it to work

Member companies connect with The Workplace Advisors directly for consulting, handbook requests, and enrollment in the member rate.

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HR compliance contactPaige McAllister, SPHR, SHRM-SCPVP of HR Compliance, The Workplace Advisors877-660-6400
Document library

Guides and templates for members

Ready-to-use policy templates and briefings from The Workplace Advisors. New items are added here as they're published.

Policy Templates

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) — Policy TemplateA ready-to-customize policy covering employee AI use, compliance, and confidentiality — distributed to OPEESA members through The Workplace Advisors partnership.
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Guides & Presentations

Workplace Realities: Employment Law and Workforce Trends Every Distributor Should KnowPaige McAllister, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, VP of HR Compliance, The Workplace Advisors — 2026 Annual Meeting session covering the labor market, I-9 and immigration compliance, AI in the workplace, and state-level regulatory trends (paid leave, pay transparency, and retirement plan requirements).
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More guides, templates, and legislative updates are added here as The Workplace Advisors publishes them.
Monthly feature

This Month from The Workplace Advisors

A new article and quick Q&A from OPEESA's HR partner, open to everyone — member or not.

October 2026HR Monthly Update — October 2026This month from The Workplace Advisors: when you can (and can't) restrict an employee's second job, plus a quick read on earbuds-at-work policies.
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