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How to Create an Employee Manual for Your
Business
By Stephanie Chandler
Large corporations use employee manuals
to both educate employees about policies and protect
themselves legally. Whether or not you need an employee
manual is your decision, though it can be a great tool
for keeping your policies consistent. You should have a
manual like this reviewed by a lawyer to make sure it is
compliant with local and federal laws. The following is
a sample outline that you can use as a guideline for
your manual:
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Welcome & Introduction
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Purpose of Handbook
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Company Mission
Statement
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Company History
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Employee
Responsibilities & Code of Conduct
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Discipline Procedures
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Attendance and
Punctuality
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Time Cards
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Work Hours, Breaks &
Lunch Breaks
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Overtime Policy
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Payday
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Payroll Deductions
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Performance Reviews
and Wage Increases
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Promotions
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Resignation and
Termination
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Telephone Usage
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Benefits Overview
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Medical
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Dental
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Vision
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Employee
Assistance Program
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Vacation
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Sick Time
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Tuition
Reimbursement
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Life Insurance
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Disability
Benefits
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Employee Discount
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Employee Referral
Bonus
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Years of Service
Awards
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Leave of Absence
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Sick
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Family Leave
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Funeral
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Disability
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Jury Duty
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Military
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Maternity
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Unpaid Leave
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Emergency Procedures
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Summary and
Acknowledgement
About the Author:
Stephanie
Chandler is a small business expert and the author of
FROM ENTREPRENEUR TO INFOPRENEUR: MAKE MONEY WITH BOOKS,
E-BOOKS AND INFORMATION PRODUCTS. She is the founder of
www.BusinessInfoGuide.com,
a directory of resources for entrepreneurs and
www.ProPublishingServices.com, a custom writing
business specializing in electronic newsletters,
information marketing, and sales copy for websites and
brochures.
*This
article can be reprinted in full provided the author
resource box is included with the publication.
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