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Tables of Contents for Creating Your Employee Handbook
Chapter/Section Title
Page #
Page Count
Preface
ix
About The Management Center
xiii
About the Author
xv
Introduction: How an Effective Employee Handbook Can Improve Your Organization
1
2
How to Use This Handbook
3
1
Suggestions About Format
4
1
About Sample Policies
5
2
A Word or Two About the Law
7
2
PART ONE Starting Your Handbook Off Right
9
12
Policies for a Good First Impression
11
10
Welcome
13
2
Equal Employment Opportunity
15
2
Affirmative Action
17
1
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
18
1
Handbook Use and Purpose
19
2
PART TWO Presenting Clear Employment and Employee Development Policies
21
Employment and Hiring Policies
23
18
Work Eligibility
25
2
Introductory Period
27
2
Employee Classifications
29
3
Changes in Employee Classifications
32
1
Position Descriptions
33
2
Job Postings
35
2
Employee Referral Bonus Programs
37
1
Hiring of Relatives
38
2
Employment of Board Members
40
1
Employee Development
41
Performance Evaluations
43
2
Transfers and Promotions
45
1
Education and Professional Development
46
PART THREE Creating Well-Crafted Benefits Policies
19
88
Health, Wellness, and Employee Assistance
51
18
Health Insurance
53
2
Definitions for Eligibility
55
2
Insurance Continuation
57
1
Workers' Compensation
58
2
Disability Insurance
60
2
Life Insurance
62
1
Flexible Spending Account
63
1
Employee Assistance Program
64
1
Elder Care
65
1
New Baby
66
1
Credit Union
67
2
Paid Time Off
69
20
Vacations
71
3
Holidays
74
3
Floating Personal Days
77
1
Sick Time
78
2
Personal Use Time
80
2
Personal Time Share Bank
82
2
Jury and Witness Duty
84
2
Bereavement Leave
86
1
Time Off of Vote
87
2
Unpaid Time Off and Leaves of Absence
89
18
Disability Leave
91
6
Long-Term Illness or Permanent Disability
97
1
Family and Medical Leave
98
2
School Leave
100
1
Drug or Alcohol Rehabilitation Leave
101
1
Military Leave
102
2
Personal Leave
104
2
Sabbatical Leave
106
1
PART FOUR Developing Fair, Straightforward Policies for Workplace Standards and Practices
107
69
Work Hours and Pay
109
16
Workweek
111
1
Pay Periods
112
1
Work Schedules
113
2
Meal and Rest Periods
115
1
Timekeeping Requirements
116
1
Overtime Pay
117
1
Salary Advances
118
1
Wage Garnishments
119
1
Payroll Deductions
120
1
Salary Philosophy
121
1
Salary Reviews
122
3
Workplace Health and Safety
125
10
Safety Policy
127
2
Drug-Free Workplace
129
3
Smoking
132
1
Use of Personal Fragrance
133
2
Work Practices and Environment
135
12
AIDS and Other Life-Threatening Illnesses
137
1
Punctuality and Attendance
138
1
Use of Facilities and Property
139
1
Guests and Visitors
140
1
Security
141
1
Personal Use of Phones
142
1
Use of Personal Automobile
143
1
Attire and Personal Hygiene
144
1
Expense Reimbursement
145
1
Parking Space
146
1
Information and Communication
147
12
Confidentiality of Voice Mail and Electronic Mail
149
2
Employee Information
151
2
Agency Confidentiality
153
2
Speaking to the Media
155
1
Internal Communication
156
1
Solicitations
157
2
Standards of Conduct
159
17
Harassment
161
2
Workplace Conduct
163
2
Open-Door Policy
165
1
Disciplinary Procedures
166
3
Complaint Procedures
169
3
Conflict of Interest
172
2
Fraternization
174
1
Fees and Honoraria
175
1
Relations with Suppliers
176