An employee handbook serves as an orientation manual by providing a new employee
with information about the employer such as company policies and procedures. A
handbook can also help protect the employer from legal liability. This form contains
standard language, including sections for job duties, employee responsibilities,
timekeeping procedures, payroll information, employee benefits, and leave policy, but
can be customized to fit the unique needs of any employee. This document should be
used by employers and is helpful to any human resources department.
[COMPANY NAME]
Employee Handbook
Last Updated: [Date]
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Table of Contents
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY ...................................................................... 1
POLICY PROHIBITING HARASSMENT ......................................................................................... 1
SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY .................................................................................................... 1
POLICY ON OTHER FORMS OF HARASSMENT ......................................................................... 3
SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY ........................................................................................................... 3
EMPLOYEE RELATIONS PHILOSOPHY ....................................................................................... 4
DISPUTE RESOLUTION ..................................................................................................................... 4
HOURS OF WORK ............................................................................................................................... 5
WORK SCHEDULES ............................................................................................................................ 5
OVERTIME PAY ................................................................................................................................... 5
NON-EXEMPT EMPLOYEES (FULL-TIME/PART-TIME)........................................................... 5
EXEMPT EMPLOYEES ....................................................................................................................... 6
ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION – EXEMPT EMPLOYEES ....................................................... 6
LUNCH PERIODS ................................................................................................................................. 6
HOLIDAYS ............................................................................................................................................. 6
FLOATING HOLIDAY ......................................................................................................................... 7
PERSONAL DAYS ................................................................................................................................. 7
VACATION............................................................................................................................................. 8
PART-TIME EMPLOYEES ................................................................................................................. 9
EARNING VACATION ......................................................................................................................... 9
POSTPONED VACATION ................................................................................................................... 9
COMMISSIONED EMPLOYEES........................................................................................................ 9
REHIRED EMPLOYEES.................................................................................................................... 10
VACATION – CHANGES IN STATUS ............................................................................................. 10
HOLIDAYS ........................................................................................................................................... 10
VACATION – FAMILY & MEDICAL LEAVE ............................................................................... 10
VACATION – SHORT-TERM DISABILITY................................................................................... 10
VACATION – LONG-TERM DISABILITY ..................................................................................... 10
VACATION – UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVE (EXCEPT FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE) 11
RESTRICTIONS .................................................................................................................................. 11
SICK DAYS ........................................................................................................................................... 11
LIMITATIONS ..................................................................................................................................... 11
DISABILITY ......................................................................................................................................... 12
WORK-RELATED DISABILITY ...................................................................................................... 13
FEDERAL FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ............................................................................... 13
REASONS FOR LEAVE ..................................................................................................................... 13
LEAVE IS UNP