Writing an Employee Handbook

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Find out how to create an effective and legally compliant handbook that works best for your company.Are you overwhelmed with the task of revising your existing employee handbook or of preparing a new employee handbook? Are you unclear about what types of employment policies are required by federal law? Learn which policies are required by law and what employment laws apply to employee handbooks. Take the first step to creating your employee handbook.

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Agenda

The At-Will Employment Relationship

• General At-Will Rule

• What Are the Exceptions to the General At-Will Rule?

The Guts of an Employee Handbook

• Introduction

• Employment Classifications

• Employment Policies

• Personnel Administration

• Compliance Policies

• Operational Policies

• Absence From Work Policies

• Compensation

• Employee Benefits

• Personal Conduct

• Company Premises and Work Areas

• Safety and Security

• Communication Policies