How to get started on an employee handbook?
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After that, I would perform a thorough review of the draft handbook to see if there are any employment laws that may clash with specific policies – overtime, leave of absence, and time off policies are usually the trickiest, especially for companies with multiple locations.
Once complete, I would recommend the company have the handbook reviewed by an employment attorney to confirm full compliance.
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