Our employee handbook is an online document via our intranet. There are no disclaimers or language that indicates that it is or is not a binding agreement or that the policies may change without notice. Under our benefits section it very clearly lays out a "referral bonus" for any employee who refers an employee after the new employees first 30 days. The policy is specific and it is simple.

I contacted our HR department about it after referring an employee. They tell me that they no longer honor the policy, despite the recent edit (10/30) to the online handbook.

Are they obligated to honor their written policy?

Whether an employee handbook is legally binding is dependent upon both state law and the exact wording of the handbook. You would have to take a print out of the handbook to a local attorney for a definite answer.

Thanks! I appreciate it.