Employee Handbooks should give your employees a clear direction on workplace rules and policies.  When properly drafted, maintained, and enforced, these Handbooks can protect a company from employment related liabilities.

 What are the essential elements?  According to www.thehrspecialist.com, these are some of the must haves:

• Letter from President 
• Brief History
• At Will Acknowledgement 
• Work Hours and Breaks
• Time off, leave, absenteeism
• Use of Company equipment, IT, and personal use 
• Dress code
• Alcohol and drug use
• Misconduct and insubordination
• Sexual harassment
• Pay procedures, bonuses, reviews
• Expense reimbursement
• Probationary period
• Termination and resignations
• Benefits
• Safety Rules

Did you know?

Our Counsel Access Plan members receive an annual review of Employee Handbooks included in the annual service fee.