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.