Employee Handbook For It Company In Orange
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Most employers are surprised to learn that California does not require companies to have an employee handbook.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The handbook usually starts with an introduction which mentions the company's history, core values and expected behaviour. It then moves on to policies and procedures. The following policies are essential and should be included in an employee handbook: Data protection.
Include information on employee conduct and work rules. Notify employees how their work performance will be evaluated and reviewed. Aim to protect your company and the workplace by including policies on workplace safety and security as well as workplace violence.
What should not be included in an employee handbook? Legalese. Company procedures, work processes, and job descriptions should not be included so that you will not need to update the entire handbook each time one of these changes. Health and welfare benefits details.
