Employee Handbook Planning Guide - Topics

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These materials are recommended for employers developing or updating an employee handbook. These pages contain a review of issues raised when initially developing or revising a handbook, sample handbook clauses for numerous areas that might potentially be covered in a handbook, and the most common legal and administrative considerations an employer needs to review when developing a handbook clause. We recommend that you start with Initial Handbook Issues.

Initial Handbook Issues

Avoiding Implied Contracts

Employment Practices

Employment Actions

Pay Practices

Benefits

Leaves of Absence

Time Off

Business Ethics

Conduct

Technology / Communications Systems

Important Note:
These materials have been prepared by professionals at Mountain States Employers Council. It is intended to be a general guide to aid member organizations in preparing or revising their employee handbook. This resource is not intended to be all encompassing. The materials should not be considered a substitute for the rendering of legal or management advice. For the reader's specific needs, please contact MSEC.