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      an Employee Handbook
Providing your employees with a solid employee handbook will: 
  • Provide consistent understanding of workplace issues, which will be your best defense in legal issues. 
  • Promote the benefits and programs provided by the organization. 
  • Provide a reference guide for supervisors. 
  • Inform employees of federal requirements the employer is obligated to administer with fairness and consistency. 


Example topics covered in your handbook are: 

Welcome 
At Will Employment Relationship 
Equal Employment Opportunity 
Employee Classifications 
Employment Of Relatives 
Training Period 
Holidays 
Personal Appearance 
Personnel Files 
Performance Evaluations 
Termination 
References 
Open Door Policy 
Problem-Solving Procedure 
Work Schedule 
Paydays 
Timekeeping 
Overtime 
Vacation 
Insurance 
401(K) Plan 
Workers' Disability Compensation 
Leave Of Absence
 Family And Medical Leave Policy 
Funeral Leave 
Military Leave 
Jury Duty 
Solicitation/Distribution Of Literature 
Confidentiality 
Customer Relations 
Alcohol Abuse Awareness 
Discrimination Prohibited 
Sexual Harassment 
Complaint Procedure 
Retaliation Prohibited 
Violence In The Workplace 
Outside Work 
Absences And Tardiness 
Property Damage 
Telephone Calls 
Customer Complaints 
Personal Integrity 
Substance Abuse Policy 
Fraternization 
Smoking Policy 
Review And Inspection Of Property And Technical Resources


Complete Table of Contents 

Full sample text of Employee Handbook 

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