Customized Employee Handbooks
Clark Associates has spent many years helping clients create easy to read, comprehensive and legally-sound Employee Handbooks customized to their unique business and personnel issues. We work closely with clients to ensure that the Handbooks they receive exceed the Employee Handbooks they envisioned.
As a brief introduction to our Employee Handbooks, below is a list of topics that we often include for our clients. (Bold sections are required or strongly recommended.)
INTRODUCTION
Open Door
Employment is At-Will
Introduction to the Business
How to Use this Handbook
Mission Statement
Whistle Blowing
Client Relations
Arbitration of Disputes
EMPLOYMENT
Equal Opportunity Employment
Discriminatory Harassment and Sexual Harassment
Handling a Complaint
Ethical Business Conduct
Conflicts of Interest
Employment Categories
Diversity Policy
Confidential Personnel Records
Recruitment and Hiring
Life-threatening Illnesses
Non-employment Categories
Employment of Relatives
Introductory Period
New Hire Orientation
Quality Customer Service
English in the Workplace
Outside Employment
Gifts
SAFETY & SECURITY
Safety
Security
Intellectual Property
Communications, Computer Network and Data Security
Social Networking and Internet Posting
Workplace Violence
Safe Environment for Children
Reporting Child Abuse or Neglect
Reporting Elder Abuse or Neglect
Bulletin Boards
Visitors
Parking
Pets at Work
PERFORMANCE
Resolving Problems
Standards of Conduct
Punctuality and Reliability
Performance Improvement Process
Drug & Alcohol Guideline
Solicitation
Performance Evaluations
Cell Phone/PDA Etiquette
Personal Appearance and Grooming
Driving Company Vehicles
Use of Tobacco
Conservation
Recycling
Uniforms
CASH COMPENSATION
Pay Increases
Work Schedules
Time Tracking and Overtime
Paydays and Direct Deposit
Pay Philosophy
Administrative Pay Corrections
Pay Deductions and Setoffs
Expense Reimbursement
Out of Area Travel
Flexible Schedules and Telecommuting
Job Descriptions
Bonuses
Time Off Without Pay
Emergency Closing
BENEFITS
Holidays
Vacation and Sick Leave (or Personal Time Off)
Workers’ Compensation Leave
Family and Medical Leave (FMLA/CFRA)
Pregnancy-Related Disability Leave or Transfer
ADA/Medical Leave of Absence or Transfer
Wage Replacement Benefits
Jury Duty and Witness Leave
Military Leave
Insurance Benefits
COBRA or Cal-COBRA Insurance Continuation
Exemption from State of Insurance Programs
Cafeteria Benefits Plan (IRS Section 125)
Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan
Personal Days
Light Duty
Other Leaves of Absence
Funeral/Bereavement Leave
Voting Time Off
Time Off to Visit a Child’s School
Family School Partnership Act Leave
Leave for Crime Victims
Domestic Violence and Sexual Victim Leave
Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Leave
Volunteer Civil Service Leave
Personal Leave
Sabbatical Policy
Other Business Activity during a Leave of Absence
Failure to Return from a Leave of Absence
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
403(b) Retirement Plan
Continuing Education and Professional Development
Matching Charitable Contributions
Volunteer/Community Service
Pre-tax Transportation Plan
Employee Discounts
Credit Union
SEPARATION
Voluntary Separation
Involuntary Separation
Employment References for Former Employees
Severance Pay and Pay in Lieu of Notice
Reduction in Force/Layoff
Suitability
APPENDICES
Acknowledgement
Required State Brochures
Drug and Alcohol Guidelines
Injury and Illness Prevention Plan
Safety Plan
Confidentiality Agreement
Mediation and Binding Arbitration of Disputes Agreement
Mandated Reporting Agreement
Goal Setting and Performance Reviews
Store Operations and Customer Service Guidelines
Daily Work Guidelines
Job Classification System and Salary Scales
Business Expense
