Table Of Contents Of Employee Handbook For A California Company With 50 Or More Employees

HR Law Consultants creates and customizes Employee Handbooks for companies based on the size of the workforce (number of employees and locations within CA). Below is a sample table of contents of an Employee Handbook for a California company with 50 or more employees. Contact us with any questions or to purchase a template handbook containing up to date, legally compliant policies and a packet of forms to help you administer day-to-day Human Resources functions.

INTRODUCTION
Welcome
About This Employee Handbook

EMPLOYMENT STATUS
Employment At-Will
Employee Classifications
Personnel Records
Performance Evaluations
Employment References
Resignation

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS
Equal Employment Opportunity
Open Door Policy
Internal Complaint Procedures
Reasonable Accommodations of Employees’ Religious Beliefs, Observances and Practices
Reasonable Accommodations For Persons With Disabilities

EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITIES
Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment
Policy Against Sexual Harassment
Complaint Procedures, Investigation and Corrective Action
Whistleblower Policy and Policy Against Retaliation
Policy Against Workplace Violence
Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace Policy
Punctuality and Attendance
Dress and Grooming Standards
Employee Conduct and Discipline
Conflicts of Interest
Anti-Nepotism and Non-Fraternization Policy
Social Media, Social Networking and Weblogs Policy
Solicitation, Distribution of Literature and Use of Bulletin Boards
External Communications
Telecommuting
Use of Cellular Phones or Mobile Communication Devices

SAFE AND HEALTHY WORKING CONDITIONS
Safety
Security
Sanitation Standards
Smoking Policy

COMPANY PROPERTY
Confidential, Proprietary and Trade Secret Information
Inspections and Searches on Company Premises
Technology Use & Security
Use of Phone and Voicemail Systems

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Overview
State Disability Benefits (SDI)
Paid Family Leave (PFL) and Family Temporary Disability Insurance (FTDI)
Workers’ Compensation

PAYROLL AND TIMEKEEPING
Hours of Operation and Work Schedules
Paydays and Workweeks
Timekeeping Procedures
Overtime
Making Up Time Taken Off For Personal Reasons
Meal Periods
Rest Breaks

TIME OFF AND LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Holidays
Vacation
Sick Leave and Kin Care
Family Medical Care and Military Family Leave
Pregnancy Disability Leave
Organ and Bone Marrow Donation Leave
Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Leave
Other Disability Leaves
Military Leave
Leave for Military Spouses
Civil Air Patrol Leave
Jury Duty and Court Appearances
Victims of Crime, Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault
Leave For School/Day Care Visits
Time Off For Literacy Programs
Volunteer Firefighter, Reserve Peace Officer or Emergency Rescue Personnel Leave
Voting Time Off