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Employee Handbook Policies

This document discusses creating an employee handbook and lists recommended policies to include. It recommends including both legally required and optional company policies covering topics such as hiring, wages, performance reviews, discipline, benefits, safety, and customer relations. The handbook should also communicate the company's vision, mission and culture. The author offers assistance to create an employee handbook and contact information is provided.

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Employee Handbook Policies

This document discusses creating an employee handbook and lists recommended policies to include. It recommends including both legally required and optional company policies covering topics such as hiring, wages, performance reviews, discipline, benefits, safety, and customer relations. The handbook should also communicate the company's vision, mission and culture. The author offers assistance to create an employee handbook and contact information is provided.

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Human Resources: Creating an Employee Handbook

with Don Phin

Employee Handbook Policies


While it is not required that you have an employee handbook, most companies do, and they include
both legal mandates and company policies. This list of policies is derived from the ThinkHR employee
handbook builder, which I helped create. If you would like to obtain access to ThinkHR for your company,
please let me know.
This list is generic to all employers. Your state may generate additional policy requirements.
While it is not part of their program, I also encourage you to add provisions that educate about your
company vision, mission, values, goals, and culture. Then add some pictures and graphics, and you’ll have
a great handbook.
Introductory Language and Policies

Welcome
At-Will Employment
About the Company
Ethics Code
Mission Statement
Revisions to Handbook
Company Organization
Company Facilities

Hiring and Orientation Policies

EEO Statement and Non-harassment Policy


Affirmative Action Policy for Government Contractors
Disability Accommodation
Religious Accommodation
Posting of Openings
Conflicts of Interest
Employment of Relatives and Friends
Job Descriptions
New Employees and Introductory Periods
Training Program

Employment Authorization Verification

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Wage and Hour Policies

Introduction
Pay Period
Paycheck Deductions
Direct Deposit
Posting of Work Schedules
Recording Time
Travel Time Pay
Overtime Authorization for Non-exempt Employees
Attendance Policy
Job Abandonment
Travel Expenses
Business Expenses
Use of Company Credit Cards
Rest and Meal Periods
Accommodations for Nursing Mothers
Pay Transparency Policy for Federal Contractors

Performance, Discipline, Layoff, and Termination

Performance Improvement
Promotions
Pay Raises
Transfer
Workforce Reductions (Layoffs)
Standards of Conduct
Criminal Activity/Arrests
Drug and Alcohol Policy
Disciplinary Process
Problem-Solving Procedure
Outside Employment
Exit Interview
Post-employment Reference Policy

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General Policies

Driving Record
Telecommuting Policy
Use of Company Vehicles
Authorization for Use of Personal Vehicle
Notice of GPS Monitoring Policy of Company Vehicles
Personnel and Medical Records
Employee Privacy and Right to Inspect
Voicemail, Email, and Internet Policy
Social Media Policy
Employee Suggestions/Open Door Policy
Company Bulletin Boards
Non-solicitation/Non-distribution Policy
Personal Appearance
Company Social Events
Payroll Advances and Loans
Telephone Use
Company-Provided Cell Phone/Mobile Device Policy
Personal Cell Phone/Mobile Device Use
Mail Use
Off-Duty Use of Company Property or Premises
Security
Computer Security and Copying of Software
Third-Party Disclosures
Employee Incentive Programs
Personal Data Changes
Whistleblower Policy

Benefits

Regular Full-Time Employees


Regular Part-Time Employees
Temporary Employees

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Exempt Employees
Health Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Care Insurance
Pension and Profit-Sharing Plan
401(k) Plan
Stock Option Plan
Continuing Education Policy and Tuition Assistance
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Vacation Policy
Paid Sick Leave (Accrual Method)
Paid Sick Leave (Lump Sum Method)
Leaves of Absence (Non-FMLA Covered Employers with less than 49 employees)
Leaves of Absence (FMLA Covered Employers with 50+ employees)
Federal Contractor Paid Sick Leave (Accrual Method)
Federal Contractor Paid Sick Leave (Lump Sum Method)
Military Leave (USERRA)
Jury and Court Duty
Witness Duty
Voting Leave
Crime Victim Leave
Time Off for Victims of Domestic Violence
School and Child Care Activities Leave
Organ and Bone Marrow Donor Leave
Bereavement Leave
Workers’ Compensation Insurance
Unemployment Compensation Insurance
COBRA
Severance Pay

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Safety and Loss Prevention
General Safety Policy
Non-smoking Policy
Policy Against Violence

Trade Secrets and Inventions


Employee Inventions
Confidentiality and Non-disclosure of Trade Secrets

Customer Relations
Products and Services Knowledge
Customer, Client, and Visitor Relations
Closing Statement
Acknowledgment of Receipt and Review

If you have any questions about employee handbooks, don’t hesitate to contact me.
Don Phin, Esq. [email protected] (619) 852-4580

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