Employment Law Handbook With Exercises In Kings

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This Handbook provides an overview of federal laws addressing employer-employee rights and obligations. Information discussed includes wages & hours, discrimination, termination of employment, pension plans and retirement benefits, workplace safety, workers' compensation, unions, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and much more in 25 pages of materials.

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Key Sections and Elements of the Employee Handbook The key overarching categories typically included in an employee handbook are: Company mission statement, values, and/or history. Company policies, standards, and guidelines. Career, compensation and benefits information.

Must-Have Items For Every Employee Handbook Notice and disclaimer / Acknowledgement of Receipt. Employment at-will policy. Equal opportunity statement and anti-harassment statement. Work authorization. Policy on employment classification. Overtime. Leaves of absence. Parental leave.

An employee handbook should include your business's policies, your expectations of your employees, and what your employees can expect from your business. It should lay out your legal obligations as an employer and your employees' rights.

Here are some suggested categories to include in your handbook: Include your company's mission statement. Write a brief section on company history. State any legal declarations. Explain your dress code. Include details about work hours. Define duties. Include department-specific policies. Describe company benefits.

How to write an employee handbook Include your company's mission statement. Write a brief section on company history. State any legal declarations. Explain your dress code. Include details about work hours. Define duties. Include department-specific policies. Describe company benefits.

It is our privilege to welcome you to Company Name. We wish you every success in your new job, and we hope that you quickly feel at home.

Below are some of the essential topics to include in your handbook. Welcome Message. How do you communicate your values and mission to employees? ... Your At-Will Relationship. Equal Employment Opportunity. Conduct. Compensation & Performance. Benefits & Leaves. Health & Safety. Workplace Guidelines.

Generally, working 32 hours or more weekly may classify an employee as full-time, aligning with the IRS and the Affordable Care Act's criteria, which consider 30 hours a week or 130 hours a month as full-time. For the most accurate definition, consulting directly with the employer in question is advised.

Employers in New York State must provide certain employees with at least 24 consecutive hours of rest in any calendar week. This is referred to as a day of rest, and the Guidelines (below) provide more specific details. Employers may apply for a variance from the day of rest requirement.

Is There a Limit on Working Hours in New York? The New York State Department of Labor does not limit the number of hours employees can work per day. This means employers may legally ask their employees to work shifts of eight, ten, twelve, or more hours each day.

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Employment Law Handbook With Exercises In Kings