Here's an overview of the kinds of sections and topics that can be covered in your Employee Handbook. This is not all-inclusive. It is simply a list of possibilities and can be altered, or added to, according to your needs.

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Introduction

Work Eligibility & Standard Practice

Welcome Letter
Company History
Company Mission
Goals, Expectations and Rights
Benefits at a glance

At Will Employment
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEOC)
Sexual & Other Unlawful Discrimination or Harassment
Immigration Law Compliance
Criminal Convictions
Privacy of Information

Performance & Pay

Personnel Records
Anniversary Date
Orientation & Evaluation Period
Job Classifications:
   • Exempt & Non-Exempt
   • Part-time, Full-time
Work Schedule:
   • Meals & Breaks
   • Time Keeping
   • Flex Time
   • Work Sharing
   • Working after hours
   • Absenteeism

Alternative Pay Schedules:
   • Overtime Pay
   • Shift Differentials
   • Compensatory Pay
   • Bonus Structure
Performance Review
Salary & Wages
   • Pay Schedule
   • Direct Deposit
   • Deductions from Pay
   • Garnishments
Salary Increases
Promotions
Employee Recognition:
   • Incentives
   • Awards
Confidentiality

Workplace Policies

General Behavior:
   • Cooperation
   • Ethics
Customer Service
Workplace Attire
   • Uniforms
Visitors
Solicitation Policies
Employment of Relatives
Use of Company Property:
   • Telephone & Fax
   • Email & Computers
   • Equipment & Machines
   • Vehicles
Food & Beverage
Lunchroom
Recycling & Conservation

Smoking
Alcohol & Drug Abuse
Violence & Weapons
Personal Safety
   • Workplace Hazards
   • Hazardous Materials
Office Security
Confidential Information:
   • Intellectual Property
   • Conflicts of Interest
   • Non-compete Agreements
Entertainment & Travel
   • Expense Reporting
   • Expense Accounts
   • Company Credit Cards
   • Travel & Mileage
Union Policy

Employee Benefits

Discipline & Separation of Employment

Time Off:
   • Vacation Days
   • Sick and Personal Days
   • Short Term Disability
   • Family & Medical Leave (FMLA)
   • Personal Leave of Absence
   • Jury Duty
   • Military Duty
   • Bereavement Leave
   • Emergency Closings
Insurance Benefits:
   • Eligibility Requirements
   • Medical Insurance
   • Dental Insurance
   • Vision Coverage
   • Disability Insurance
Worker's Compensation
COBRA
Additional Benefits:
   • Flexible Spending Account
   • 401K Retirement Savings Plan
   • Stock Options
   • Tuition Reimbursement
   • Employee Discounts

Disciplinary Measures
Grievance Procedures
Causes for Dismissal
Termination without Cause
Notification Procedures
References & Referrals
Severance Pay
Resignation
Retirement
Exit Interview


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