The Employee Handbook or Employee Manual is a document that includes all matters related to the nature of employment and working conditions. Employee handbooks, or guidebooks, are a very comprehensive HR document covering employee work relations, employee benefits, salary/payroll, timekeeping, company policies, workplace conditions and more. Biztree has created a flagship product called Business-in-a-Box for this need and so much more.

No matter what size your company is, our Employee Handbooks are extremely valuable for both legal and non-legal reasons. This document is useful when introducing new employees to your company, as it provides an overview of your organization and presents your company as fair and professional. From a legal perspective, it outlines the policies and rules of your company, and helps defend against wrongful termination, discrimination, and harassment claims. The sample employee handbook outlines the following;

INTRODUCTION
1.1. Organization Description
1.1.1. Products and Services Provided
1.1.2. Facilities and Location(s)
1.1.3. The History of [Your Company Name]
1.1.4. Management Philosophy
1.1.5. Goals
1.2. Introductory Statement
1.3. Customer Relations

THE EMPLOYMENT
2.1. Nature of Employment
2.2. Employee Relations
2.3. Equal Employment Opportunity
2.4. Business Ethics and Conduct
2.5. Personal Relationships In The Workplace
2.6. Conflicts Of Interest
2.7. Outside Employment
2.8. Non-Disclosure
2.9. Disability Accommodation
2.10. Job Posting and Employee Referrals

EMPLOYMENT STATUS AND RECORDS
3.1. Employment Categories
3.2. Access to Personnel Files
3.3. Personnel Data Changes
3.4. Probation Period
3.5. Employment Applications
3.6. Performance Evaluation
3.7. Job Descriptions
3.8. Salary Administration

EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PROGRAMS
4.1. Employee Benefits
4.2. Vacation Benefits
4.3. Holidays
4.4. Workers Insurance
4.5. Sick Leave Benefits
4.6. Bereavement Leave
4.7. Relocation Benefits
4.8. Educational Assistance
4.9. Health Insurance
4.10. Life Insurance
4.11. Long-Term Disability
4.12. Marriage, Maternity and Parental Leave

TIMEKEEPING / PAYROLL
5.1. Timekeeping
5.2. Paydays
5.3. Employment Termination
5.4. Administrative Pay Corrections

WORK CONDITIONS AND HOURS
6.1. Work Schedules
6.2. Use of Phone And Mail Systems
6.3. Smoking
6.4. Meal Periods
6.5. Overtime
6.6. Use of Equipment
6.7. Emergency Closing
6.8. Business Travel Expenses
6.9. Visitors in the Workplace
6.10. Computer and Email Usage
6.11. Internet Usage
6.12. Workplace Monitoring
6.13. Workplace Violence Prevention

EMPLOYEE CONDUCT & DISCIPLINARY ACTION
7.1. Employee Conduct And Work Rules
7.2. Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment
7.3. Attendance and Punctuality
7.4. Personal Appearance
7.5. Return of Property
7.6. Resignation
7.7. Security Inspections
7.8. Progressive Discipline
7.9. Problem Resolution
7.10. Workplace Etiquette

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