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Writing Staff Handbooks, Policies & Procedures FAQs

Can an employment lawyer help with the creation of staff handbooks and policies?

Yes. A good employment lawyer will help you and your business draft legally sound staff handbooks that lay out what’s expected of your employees and what they can expect of you.

Getting the right legal advice when creating these documents can ensure you don’t fall afoul of any issues that create legal problems or operational difficulties

What policies should my business include in its staff handbook?

Your staff handbook should cover everything that will be expected of your employees in their day-to-day work. It will also outline their staff benefits, working conditions and the hours they’ll work while employed by you.

The specific policies a staff handbook should cover include:

  • General employment policies and practices
  • Anti-Discrimination Policy
  • Anti-harassment policy
  • Discipline policy
  • Health and safety policy
  • Compensation policy
  • Employee benefits policy
  • Work conditions and hours.

These are the important aspects to cover from a legal standpoint, but you may also wish to use the handbooks as a way to highlight your company values, your mission and your goals.