CHECKLIST FOR EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Introduction Non-Discrimination Policy At-will employment statement Forms to be filled out by employee Pay policies and practices (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) 6. 7. Pay periods Timekeeping Overtime Bonuses Profit Sharing Rest and meal breaks Payroll deductions Expense reimbursements Expense forms Work day
Health benefits Paid leave policies (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Vacations Holidays Sick leave Personal holidays Floating days
8.
Unpaid leave policies
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) 9.
Family care leave Pregnancy disability leave Medical leave Personal leave Death in the family Jury duty
Injuries (a) (b) (c) Reporting Documentation Workers Compensation Claims
10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21.
Medical exams Conflicts of interest Confidential information and invention assignment Personnel records Drug-free workplace policy Inspections of work area E-mail policy Policies relating to workplace security and safety Sexual harassment policy Rules of conduct, discipline and termination Procedure on termination of employment Acknowledgment of receipt of Employee Handbook