All employers should, as best practice, prepare and distribute an employee handbook. Effective handbooks provide clarity to employees regarding your policies and expectations, and set forth policies that are legally required.
A well-constructed handbook also establishes clear procedures and policies for a variety of situations; provides guidance on personnel matters, such as leaves of absence; and explains your benefits package. Employee handbooks also can explain in detail policies that relate to common legal compliance issues, such as the company’s pay policies and practices, including topics like meal and rest breaks, overtime, reimbursements and many others. Not only does this educate employees on these requirements, but it can also help employers demonstrate compliance with the law in the event of a legal dispute.
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