This template includes 100 pages of material, including sections on Employment Status and Records, Employee Benefit Programs, Timekeeping, Payroll, Anti Discrimination, Harassment, Work Conditions, Leave of Absence, Employee Conduct, Disciplinary Actions, IT Policies, and Health and Safety.
Employee Manual Screenshots
Employee Handbook - Table of Contents
1. Introduction
1.1. History
1.2. Goals, Values and Beliefs
1.3. Equal Opportunity
2. Employment Status and Records
2.1. Confidentiality
2.2. Conflict of Interest
2.3. Employment Categories
2.4. Personnel Records
2.5. Probation Policy
2.6. Attendance Policy
2.7. Employee Referrals
2.8. Employment of Relatives
2.9. Introductory (Probationary) Period
2.10. Job Postings & Promotion
2.11. Background Checks
2.12. Criminal Records Check
2.13. At Will Employment
2.14. Americans with Disabilities Act
2.15. Immigration Law Compliance
2.16. Anniversary Date
2.17. Personnel Records
2.18. Change of Personal Data
2.19. Personal Property
2.20. Medical Status & Attention
2.21. Termination, Resignation and Discharge
2.22. Transfers & Relocation
2.23. Unions
2.24. Use of Company Property
2.25. Holidays
2.26. Vacation
2.27. Data Protection
2.28. Recruitment Policy
2.29. Promotion Policy
2.30. Interviewing Policy
2.31. Performance Reviews
2.32. Termination Policy
2.33. Dismissal Policy
2.34. Redundancy Policy
2.35. Retirement Plans
3. Employee Benefit Programs
3.1. Employee Benefits
3.2. Life Insurance
3.3. Medical Policy
3.4. Sick Leave Policy
3.5. Long Term Illness Policy
3.6. Grievance Policy
3.7. Equal Opportunities Policy
3.8. Education Assistance
3.9. Employee Assistance Program
3.10. Disability Insurance
3.11. Reimbursement for Parking and Taxis
3.12. Retirement Saving Plan
3.13. Travel & Expenses
4. Timekeeping / Payroll
4.1. General Pay Information
4.2. Payroll
4.3. Payroll Deductions
4.4. Pay Schedule
4.5. Working Hours
4.6. Work Breaks
4.7. Outside Employment
4.8. Overtime
4.9. Performance Evaluations
4.10. Salary Increases
4.11. Time Records
4.12. Time Clock and Time Cards
4.13. Double Employment
4.14. Time in Lieu
4.15. Salary Policy
4.16. Expenses Policy
5. Anti Discrimination and Harassment
5.1. Americans with Disabilities Act
5.2. Equal Opportunity Policy
5.3. Policy Prohibiting Harassment and Discrimination
5.4. Prohibited Behavior
5.5. Harassment Policy
5.6. Sexual Harassment Policy
5.7. Harassment by Non-employees
5.8. Complaint Procedure and Investigation
5.9. Retaliation
5.10. Training
5.11. Employment at Will
6. Work Conditions and Hours
6.1. Attendance & Punctuality
6.2. Bonus Compensation
6.3. Breaks
6.4. Flexible Work Hours & Telecommuting
6.5. Time Keeping
6.6. Tidy Desk Policy
6.7. Dress Code
6.8. Personal Property
7. Leave of Absence
7.1. Family and Medical Leave
7.2. Personal Leave
7.3. Parental Leave
7.4. Bereavement Leave
7.5. Time Off From Work In Connection With Court Cases
7.6. Time Off To Vote
7.7. Military Leave
7.8. Jury Service Policy
7.9. Pregnancy-Related Absences
7.10. Maternity Leave Policy
7.11. Paternity Leave Policy
7.12. Compassionate Leave Policy
7.13. Short-term Disability
7.14. Continuation of Medical/COBRA
7.15. Worker's Compensation
8. Employee Conduct & Disciplinary Actions
8.1. Conduct Standards & Discipline
8.2. Gross Misconduct Policy
8.3. Fraudulent Activities
8.4. Reporting Misconduct Policy
8.5. Disciplinary Policy
8.6. Misconduct Policy
8.7. Drug and Alcohol Policy
8.8. Anti-Substance Abuse
8.9. Drug Testing
8.10. Company Equipment and Vehicles
8.11. Company Property
8.12. Dating in the Workplace
8.13. Ethical and Legal Business Practices
8.14. Grievances
8.15. Insider Trading
8.16. Progressive Discipline
8.17. Smoking Policy
8.18. Workplace Solicitation
8.19. Zero Tolerance for Workplace Violence
9. IT Policies
9.1. Computer Usage Policy
9.2. Misuse of Computing Privileges Policy
9.3. Email Policy
9.4. Prohibited Internet Usage Policy
9.5. Remote Access Policy
9.6. Bulletin Boards
9.7. Communication with Press or Media
9.8. Software Policy
9.9. Use of Company Communication Systems
9.10. Data Protection Policy
10. Health and Safety
10.1. Safety
10.2. Fire Evacuation Procedure
10.3. Fire Safety
10.4. Security
10.5. Emergency Measures (Inclement Weather)
10.6. First Aid Policy
10.7. Smoking
10.8. Hygiene Policy
11. Miscellaneous Policies
11.1. Visitors Policy
11.2. Welfare Policy
11.3. Housekeeping Facilities Policy
11.4. Open Door Policy
11.5. Company Training Policy
11.6. Other Benefits
12. Appendix A – Reference Documents
13. Appendix B – Glossary of Terms
How to use this Employee Handbook
1. How to use this Employee Handbook
1.1. How to add your logo to the cover page
1.2. How to change [COMPANY] to your company name
1.3. How to add your logo to the header
1.4. Updating the Table of Contents
1.5. Adding Notes
1.6. Adding Warnings
1.7. Adding Comments
1.8. Bullet Lists
1.9. Numbered List
1.10. Sample Tables
What's included in the template pack
All templates are in Microsoft Word format and can be downloaded online for only $29.95.
The template pack includes the following documents: