General Information About the Employee Handbook Template

The employee handbook template is an editable Microsoft Word-compatible document that can be personalized in a matter of minutes with your own company information. The template is an interactive document which means employers can fill in their own information, add graphics and logos, or modify the document as necessary.  The first two pages of the template provides ample instructions for preparing and completing your handbook.  

The human resource policies included in the template cover the vast majority of general business policies and procedures.  Not all items need to be included in your employee handbook, but they are listed and should be considered in creating your company’s handbook.  Content may be added, deleted, or modified to best describe your company information. 

The template may be customized by reviewing each section and choosing the correct policy you wish to incorporate into your employee handbook.  A bracketed underscore “[____________]” highlighted in blue within the document indicates an area where information needs to be added to the text or modified to correspond with your company’s requirements.  

After reviewing the document and making any required adjustments, your employee handbook is ready to print. 

Table of Contents: 

USING THE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK TEMPLATE 

EMPLOYMENT-AT-WILL NOTICE     

INTRODUCTION        

Welcome Statement  
   Mission Statement 
   Open Door Policy   
   Code of Conduct   
   Equal Opportunity Statement       
   Sexual Harassment  

GENERAL WORK AND EMPLOYMENT POLICIES    

Immigration Law Compliance       
Introductory Evaluation Period
Drug Free Workplace        
Attendance
Personnel Files      
Employment of Relatives
Work Scheduling and Overtime    
Categories of Employment 
Recording Hours Worked   
Breaks       
Staff Meetings      

PAY POLICIES        

Pay Periods
Pay Deductions
Overtime    
Performance Evaluations         

LEAVE OF ABSENCE AND TIME OFF  

Personal Leave      
Sick Leave  
Family Leave        
Bereavement Leave
Holidays     
Jury Duty   
Military Leave       
Vacation 

INSURANCE AND BENEFITS           

Eligibility     
Health Insurance
COBRA
Retirement Savings Plan
Workers’ Compensation 

SAFETY AND HEALTH      

Safety Policy        
Workplace Violence
Weapons    
Domestic Violence 
Smoking       

USE OF COMPANY PROPERTY 

Internet and Computer Usage
Electronic Mail      
Telephone System 
Office Supplies        

DISCIPLINE AND TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT     

Voluntary Termination      
Final Pay      

MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION         

Bulletin Boards      
Personal Information Changes     
Dress Code 
Expense Reimbursement
Personal Property    

RECEIPT OF EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK 

Employee Acknowledgement