Handbook and Handbook Policies/Clauses

Employee Handbook

Employee Handbooks are a living document that gives flexibility as business and employees change. Employee handbooks are the foundation of the employer’s expectations and a resource for employees. Therefore, having up-to-date information is critical for both the employer and employee.

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You have two options for handbook development:

• use our customizable handbook, pick your options, and receive a draft handbook in your email within minutes!

• Update your existing handbook using our sample handbook clauses below.

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Keep monitoring for new handbook updates as the law continues to evolve!

Introductory Handbook Clauses

• Purpose of Handbook

• At-Will Employment

Equal Employment Opportunity

• Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

• Reasonable Accommodations Clause

• Workplace Harassment Policy

Working for the Employer

• Open Door Policy

• Standard Working Hours and Payroll

• Attendance/Punctuality

Employee Compensation

• Employee Classifications

• Overtime Pay

• Timekeeping and Error in Pay

• Employment Taxes and Voluntary Deductions

• Confidentiality

Performance Management and Development

• Orientation/Introductory Period

• Performance Feedback and Management

• Access to Personnel File

• Promotions/Transfers

Workplace Conduct

• Background Check

• Criminal Arrests/Convictions

• Standards of Conduct

• Drug/Alcohol Use

• Marijuana Use and Possession

• Age Requirement of Alcoholic Beverage Service (Food Services)

• Alcohol Serving Policy (Food Services)

• Tobacco-Free Work Environment

• Customer Service Policies and Procedures

• Dress Code/Grooming Standards

• Dining Room Dress Code (Food Services

• Kitchen Dress Code

• Telephone/Cellular Phone

• Conflicts of Interest

• Violence-Free Workplace

• Workplace Bullying

• Nepotism/Fraternization

• Safety

• Accidents and Emergency Situations

• Outside Employment

Communication, Information Technology, and Employer Resources

• Computer Use/Internet Access

• Social Media

• Media Relations

• Confidential/Proprietary Information

• Confidentiality of Client Information

• Workplace Searches

• Solicitation/Distribution of Literature

• Employer Property and Equipment

Time Away from Work

• Family and Medical Leave

• Paid Family Leave

• Jury Duty

• Voting Leave/Time Off to Vote

• Nursing Mothers

• Victims of Crime Leave

• Leave of Absence for Voluntary Emergency Responders

• Blood Donor Leave

• Bone Marrow Donor Leave

• Military/Military Spouse Leave

• Funeral/Bereavement Leave

• Unpaid Leave of Absence