Employee Handbook
  • About this Document
    • General Information
    • Organisation of work
    • Applicable Policies
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General Information

  • Indicate the name of a business or company (the employer) that adopts this Employee Handbook:

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    It is important to name the business or company, along with all applicable designators, such as PTY LTD, Ltd, LP etc.

  • Select the date on which this Employee Handbook is being adopted:

  • Should employees sign a copy of this Employee Handbook to confirm that they have received, read, and acknowledged the document?

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    Employees can acknowledge this policy in several ways:

    – By signing a copy of the document
    – By receiving it via personal email
    – By accessing its publication on the company’s internal portal or intranet

Organisation of work

  • Does the business establish an introductory or probationary period for new employees?

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    A probation period is an initial trial period of employment during which the employer evaluates a new employee’s performance, suitability, and conduct.

    It also allows the employee to assess whether the role and workplace meet their expectations before ongoing employment is confirmed.

  • Will the employer have an annual shutdown of the workplace, for example during the Christmas holiday period?

  • Describe in detail the period of the calendar year during which the shutdown takes place

  • Describe in detail the acceptable dress code requirements for the workplace:

  • Does the employer provide any equipment related to work, such as laptops or mobile phones?

  • List all equipment provided to employees in connection with their employment:

Applicable Policies

  • Does the employer have a separate drugs and alcohol policy in place?

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    The purpose of a drugs and alcohol policy is to ensure a safe, healthy, and productive workplace by prohibiting the use, possession, or influence of drugs and alcohol during work. It also outlines employee responsibilities, testing procedures if applicable, and consequences for breaches of the policy.

  • Does the employer have a separate discrimination policy in place?

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    The purpose of a discrimination policy is to promote a fair and inclusive workplace by preventing unfair treatment based on race, gender, age, disability, religion, or other protected characteristics, and to provide clear procedures for reporting and addressing incidents of discrimination.

  • Are employees permitted to use personal mobile phones while on duty?

  • Does the employer have a separate social media and personal email policy in place?

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    A social media policy provides guidelines for appropriate use of social media and personal email at work, helping protect the company’s reputation, confidential information, and ensuring professional conduct online.

  • In the event of an emergency evacuation, list all designated meeting points available at the workplace:

  • Describe how an employee can raise a complaint or seek support, including options beyond reporting to their immediate manager or supervisor:

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