The Shan Group

Handbook Creation

The employee handbook is an important tool used by employers to communicate to its employees the company philosophy, history, goals, work rules and policies, procedures, and benefits. The employee handbook outlines the expectation of management and serves as a reference source for employees.

The handbook assists in protecting the organization from claims of discrimination or unfair treatment. It also assists in the area of unemployment. It can provide proof that the organization had a policy against a particular conduct that was communicated to all employees.

When developing policies for a handbook, statements should be clear and concise. Employers want to be careful in their word selection for their policies so they do not inadvertently create an employment contract thus giving up their at will status. A disclaimer statement should be placed in the employee handbook to decrease the chances of it being viewed or interpreted as a contract.

There should always be an option in the handbook to revise policies at management’s discretion. The Shan Group strongly recommends having an attorney review your handbook prior to issuing it to employees.

Please review listing of policies noted below. For more information on how The Shan Group L.L.C. can assist you with your handbook creation, contact tyler@theshangroup.com

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What Are Some Likely Areas Where An Older Handbook Probably Needs Revising?

What Steps Need To Be Taken For Changes In A Handbook To Become Effective?

Employee Handbooks: Handle With Care

The Handbook can cover the following topics:

Alternative Dispute Resolution/ Employee Appeal Program

Problem Resolution

Mediation and Arbitration of Employment law Claims

Sample Employment Mediation and Arbitration Agreement

Communications/Conflict Resolution Procedures

Corporate Communications

Employee Grievance Procedures

Relations/Media Inquiries

Compensation/’Call’ Compensation/Compensation Policy

Customer Service Incentive Program

Job Descriptions

Non-Exempt Employee Travel

Overtime

Sample Memo for Incentive Compensation Payment Payroll Withholding

Performance and Salary Reviews

Sales Commission Draw Policy

Severance

Severance Policy

Time Reporting

Timesheets

Travel and Other Business Expenses

Discipline and Standards of Conduct

Annual Paid Leave

Holidays

Reporting Absences

Parental Leave for School Visits

Building Etiquette

Business Attire Policy

Business Casual Policy

Cellular Phones in the Workplace/Issues and Policy

Cellular Phone Policy

Conduct and Working Environment

Drugs, Alcohol, and Contraband

Employee Conduct

Employee Conduct and Work Rules

Employee Conduct, Guidelines

Standard of Conduct for Language on Work Campus

Outside Activities Policy

Personal Conduct Policy

Personal Phone Calls

Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment Policy

Employee Benefits:

Alternative Work Schedule Policy

Bereavement Leave

Birthday Holiday

Holidays

Leave of Absences

Civic/Jury Duty

Continuance of Health Insurance under COBRA

Compressed Workweek Policy

Computer Purchase

Conservative Sick leave policy

Domestic Partner Statement and Policy

Educational Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Expense Report

Employee Parking Policy

Exempt Employee Vacation Leave

Extended Leave Policy

Family and Medical Leave/for leave covered by the FMLA

Flextime

Floating Holidays

Military Leave

Paid Personal Time

Paid Time Off Policy

Part-time Employment Policy

Personal Leave

Recognition and Social Functions

Relocation Expenses

Sick Leave for Dependent Care Policy

Sick Leave

Telecommuting Policy

Telecommuting Office Guidelines

Tuition Reimbursement Policy

Employee Relations Issues and Policies:

Anti-Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedure

Attendance and Punctuality

Children in the Workplace

Complaint Procedure Policy

Computer, Email and Internet Usage

Confidentiality

E-mail Policy

Employee Dating Policy

Harassment in the Work Place

Internet Code of Conduct

Employee Acknowledgement

Investigation Workplace Conduct

Involuntary Termination of Employment Policy

Job Abandonment

Make-up Time

Office Decorations Policy

Outside Employment and Other External Activities

Religious Accommodation

Standards for Lateness & Absence

Telephone Calls

Use of Company Property

Whistleblower

Employment

Contract and Temporary Employees

EEO Policy Statement

Employee Referrals Guidelines

Employment of Relatives

Equal Employment Opportunity/Anti-Discrimination Policy

Background Check Policy

Hiring Policy

Job Posting Policy

Recruiting and Selection Policy

ADA Policy

At-Will Employment Statement

Termination

Resignation Policy