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The topics included in the employee handbook should cover the employer's mission statement, equal employment opportunity statement, contractual disclaimer and at-will employment statement (where allowed), purpose of the employee handbook, and background information on the company.
While the law in California does not require businesses to create or distribute employee handbooks, the law does require every business to memorialize certain workplace policies in writing.
Standard Documents Equal Employment Opportunity and Anti-Discrimination Policy (CA) Disability Accommodations Policy (CA) Anti-Harassment Policy (CA) Anti-Retaliation Policy (CA) Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Prevention Policy (CA) Religious Accommodations Policy (CA)
Forget to include any policies you are legally obligated to provide, such as FMLA. Overlook differences in federal, state and local law. Neglect to include information on leaving the company and how resignations, terminations and retirements will be handled.
Once the employer has updated the policies and formalized the common practices, legal counsel should review them, and HR should use these final policies for developing the employee handbook. Employers should also consider the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) rulings and guidance pertaining to employee handbooks.
Certain policies are mandatory and must be included in your employee handbook. For example, California employers must have a written harassment, discrimination and retaliation prevention policy. Including these policies clarifies for employees their rights and obligations, and protects you from potential liability.
As a general rule of thumb, you'll need at least one barista to prepare and serve coffee, one cashier to handle transactions, and one or two support staff to assist with cleaning, restocking, and other tasks. You should plan on having at least 3-4 employees for a small coffee shop.