The Book of Company Policies

Resource Material: ID# 1000121

Company policies that keep you in control-and out of court.

With clear and consistent policies, you can steer clear of the most legally explosive issues in your workplace.

The Book of Company Policies puts all this policy know-how together in one source. You'll find 80 model policies-carefully worded, legally sound and already tested in companies across the United States.

Simply apply them to your own company's needs-subject to legal review-to communicate your organization's rules, standards and benefits.

Table of Contents

• Policies: Your Protection and Guide


• Employee Manuals


• Hours of Work and Breaks


• Personal Use of Company Property


• Computer Use


• Dress Codes


• Smoking


• English-only Policies


• Paid and Unpaid Leave


• FMLA Leave


• Workers' Compensation


• Hiring


• Employment Contracts


• Personnel Records


• Performance Reviews


• Terminations


• Independent Contractors


• A Code of Ethics


• Conflicts of Interest


• Confidentiality and Nondisclosure


• Noncompete Agreements


• Moonlighting


• Dispute Resolution


• Employee Privacy


• Sexual Harassment


• Substance Abuse / Drug Testing


• Politics and Solicitations


• Violence and Weapons


• Work/Life Policies


• Flexible Scheduling


• Telecommuting


• Domestic Partner Benefits


• Volunteerism Leave

Top FAQs

What are the benefits of an Employee Handbook and a Job Description?

Both provide clarity on what is needed and expected of employees. It also can be helpful in recruiting job candidates.

What is an "Employee Handbook"?

An Employee Handbook provides information on an organization's mission, goas, objectives, vision, values, policies, procedures, and workplace code of conduct.

What are the pitfalls of an Employee Handbook and a Job Description?

They need to be updated regularly as laws change, job requirements evolve, or are not specific enough. Another disadvantage is that they sometimes are used against an employer in a lawsuite.

What should be included in an Employee Handbook?

An employee handbook should contain information about company policies, legal requirements for the company and employees such as applicable state and federal laws.

What is a "Job Description"?

Job Descriptions help employees understand their roles and responsibilities. It generally is a written document that lists the responsibilities and skills required to perform a specific job.