Employee Handbooks
Employee handbooks are necessary for any business because effective communication of workplace rules and policies lowers the lawsuit risk for employers. Each employee should receive the handbook with company policies. The handbook should explain that it is not a “contract” and confirm that the employment relationship is “at-will.” Policies in your handbook should include an equal employment opportunity policy, discrimination and non-retaliation policy, including the “open door” complaint process, drug testing policy, electronic data and communications policy, and an absenteeism and leave of absence policy.