Generic Employee Handbook
Table Of Contents

Page Introduction Section  4   Welcome to Organization 4   History of the Organization 5   About this Handbook 6 Employment Policies Section  7   Employment Relationship 8   Equal Employment Opportunity 9   Americans with Disabilities Act 10   Harassment 11   Dispute Resolution 13   Employment 14   New Employees, Promotions and Transfers 15     New Employee Orientation 15     Introductory Period 15     Promotions & Transfers Training Period 15     Reinstatement 16     Prior Service Credit 16     Employment Classifications 16     Employment Record Keeping 18     Access to Personnel Files 18     Change in Employee Personal Data 18 Employee Relations and Conduct Section  19   Ethics 20     Conflict of Interest 20     Misrepresentation 20     Gratuities 20     Outside Employment 21     Off-Duty Conduct 21     Solicitation and Bulletin Boards 21     Confidentiality 21     Workplace Rules 21   Communications and Software Systems 24     Use of Telephone 25   Performance Management and Review 26   Corrective Action 27 Compensation Section  28   Pay Administration 29     Merit Salary Increases 29   Pay Practices 30     Paydays 30     Payroll Deductions 30     Salary Advances 30     Delivery of Paychecks 30     Method of Payment 30     Employee Withholding Allowance Certificate 31     Time Records 31     Final Paycheck 31   Hours of Work and Work Schedules 32     Organization Hours 32     Overtime 32     Meal and Rest Periods 32     Social and Recreational Activities 32     Emergency Closing 32   Employee Incurred Expenses and Reimbursement 33     Mileage Reimbursement 33 Benefits Section  34   Purpose and Policy 35   Health Insurance 36   Dental Insurance 37   Other Insurance Benefits 38     Group Life Insurance 38     Long Term Disability 38     Premium Only 125 Plan 38   Vacation Benefit 40   Sick Leave Benefit 41   Paid Time Off 42     Disability Bank 43   Paid Holiday Benefit 44   Other Benefits 45 Leaves of Absence Section  46   Leave of Absence Policy 47   Bereavement Leave 48   Civic Duty Leave 49     Jury and Witness Duty 49     Voting Leave 49   Family and Medical Leave 50   Personal Leave of Absence 52   Uniformed Services Leave of Absence 53 Safety and Health Section  55   Substance Abuse 56   Workplace Violence 59   Employee Safety and Health 60     Early Return to Work Program 60     Smoking in the Workplace 61     Written Hazard Communication Program 61   General Information 61   Container Labeling 61   Material Safety Data Sheets 62   Employee Information and Training 62 Employment Separation Section  63   Separation from Employment 64     Resignation 64     Job Elimination and Reduction in Hours or Staff 64     Discharge 65     Exit Interview 65     Return of Organization Property 65 Employee's Notes  66 Handbook Receipt Acknowledgment Form  67