"How to Write Your Own Small Business Employee Handbook"
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This is a quick, easy, and inexpensive way to produce a customized employee handbook. An Employee Handbook is essential for the protection, support, and enhancement of employee/management relationships.

Below is the table of contents and a sample page from our Employee Handbook template, so you can see the topics covered and get a feel for the content. You tailor each section to meet your specific needs. Having a template will insure that you are covering all the most common and useful topics. Eliminate any topics that do not apply to your company and add any that are unique to your compamy, field, or industry.

Table of Contents

Mission Statement
The Purpose of This Handbook
Company History and Philosophy
Welcome
Picture and Biography of Managers/Owners
Our Customers
Answering the Telephone
Suggestions and Complaints
Guidelines

Employment Policies

Non-Discrimination
Please Keep Us Informed
Office Hours
Associate Classifications and Working Hours
Pay Procedures
Smoking and Use of Intoxicants
Safety
Security
Parking
Appearance and Grooming
Internet, Email & Voicemail Usage/Monitoring
Lunches and Breaks
Lateness
Illness and Absence
Return to Work After Injury or Illness
Orientation
Training
Introductory Period
Performance & Career Development Reviews
Advancement
Professional Memberships
Transfers
Resignation in Good Standing
Conflict of Interest
Reduction in Work Force
Sexual Harassment
Corrective Discussions
Warnings
Grounds for Immediate Dismissal

Associate Benefits

Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Sick Leave
Maternity Leave
Personal Time Off
Medical Appointments
Leave of Absence
Funeral Leave
Jury Duty
Military Leave
Insurance Benefits
Worker's Compensation

Compensation

Pay Periods
Payroll Deductions
Garnishments
Overtime

Sample Employee Handbook page

Safety

Safety throughout the company involves the individual efforts of each associate. It is your responsibility to help by working safely at all times. This includes keeping your work area neat and clean. Safety equipment and clothing provided by the company must be worn and used as directed while performing all work.

Any conditions which you feel are unsafe should be reported immediately to management. Should an accident occur, notify management at once.

You should be familiar with the location and use of fire extinguishers in your area. If you are not, ask your supervisor for instructions. You are required to attend all safety meetings scheduled for your work group.

Security

To assure the safety and well-being of all our associates, the doors are always to be kept locked before and after official working hours.

No company-owned equipment, merchandise, records, data, or other materials may be taken home without the knowledge and written permission of your supervisor. To do so could lead to disciplinary action, up to and including termination and legal action.

Parking

For the convenience of our customers the parking places immediately in front of the main entrance are reserved for them. Associate parking is available on the sides and in the rear of the building.

Appearance and Grooming

It is important that all associates exercise good judgment in selecting attire which is attractive, professional, and in keeping with the good taste of our work environment.

Personal cleanliness, use of deodorant, and good grooming is required at all times. Personal clothing and uniforms must be clean and neat. No blue jeans or tank tops are allowed.

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