Employee Handbook
  • Employee Handbook
    • Employer's Details
    • Employment at the Company
    • Working Hours and Schedule
    • Insurance & Benefits
    • Paid Time Off
    • Miscellaneous
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Employer's Details

  • Indicate a company's full name (the "Employer"):

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    This is the name of a company that issues this Employee Handbook.

  • Indicate an Employer's business address:

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    An employer’s business address is an address of its registration that is indicated in corporate documents or the address from where a company’s main business activity is being performed.

  • Indicate the Employer's contact phone number:

  • Select a state, where the Employer is registered:

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

  • How should changes to this handbook be communicated to employees?

Employment at the Company

  • Does the Company permit relatives or individuals that are close to work together?

  • Indicate the length of a probation period (in days or months) that is established for all new employees:

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    A probation period is a trial period at the start of employment, typically lasting 30 to 90 days, during which an employer evaluates a new employee’s performance, behavior, and fit for the role. During this time, the employee may have limited job security and fewer benefits, and either party can usually end the employment with minimal notice.

    There is no maximum duration of a probation period that is established either by federal or by state laws.

  • Describe in detail how employees' remuneration is being paid (schedule, payment method):

  • Indicate how frequently an employee's performance at work should be evaluated by the Company's management:

Working Hours and Schedule

  • How many hours per week a full-time employee should work?

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    A regular full-time employee in the U.S. typically works 40 hours per week.

    While there’s no legal maximum, employers must comply with overtime pay rules and any stricter state laws.

     

  • Does the Company have part-time employees?

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    Part-time employee is typically someone who works less than 30 to 35 hours per week, depending on the employer’s policy.

  • How many hours per week a part-time employee should work?

  • Does the Company have temporary employees?

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    A temporary employee in the U.S. is someone hired to work for a limited period or specific project, often through a staffing agency or for seasonal needs. They typically do not receive benefits and are not considered permanent staff. Their employment ends when the assignment or project is completed.

  • Indicate for which period of time (in days or months) temporary employees are employed by the Company:

Insurance & Benefits

  • Will employees be entitled to receive group health insurance?

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    Group health insurance is a health coverage plan provided by an employer or organization to its employees or members.

    It offers medical benefits to a group of people under one policy, often at lower costs than individual plans, and may cover dependents as well (e.g. a spouse, children).

  • Indicate the full name of an insurance company that provides group health insurance:

  • Will employees be entitled to receive group life insurance?

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    Group life insurance is a life insurance policy provided by an employer or organization that covers a group of people under a single contract. It pays a death benefit to the employee’s beneficiary if the employee dies while covered.

    This coverage is often offered as a benefit at little or no cost to employees, with the option to purchase additional coverage.

  • Indicate the full name of an insurance company that provides life insurance:

  • Will employees be entitled to establish a flexible spending account?

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    A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) is a tax-advantaged account offered by employers that allows employees to set aside pre-tax money to pay for eligible medical, dental, vision, or dependent care expenses. The funds must usually be used within the plan year, or they may be forfeited, depending on the employer’s rules.

  • Will the Company offer a 401(k) plan for their employees?

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    A 401(k) plan is a retirement savings plan offered by employers in the U.S. that allows employees to contribute a portion of their pre-tax salary into an investment account.

  • Does the Company offers any other additional benefits?

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    Additional benefits vary depending on the company and may include additional dental insurance or coverage, additional paid days of annual leave or maternity leave, etc.

  • Describe in detail which exact additional benefits employees will be entitled to while working with the Company:

Paid Time Off

  • How many days of paid annual leave will employees have?

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    These days are granted by the employer for purposes like vacation, rest, or personal time, and the employee continues to receive their regular salary during the leave. The amount of paid leave varies by company policy.

    Paid annual leave does not include public holidays like New Year, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve etc.

  • How many days of paid bereavement leave employees will have?

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    Bereavement leave is a paid or unpaid time off from work that an employee is allowed to take following the death of a close family member or loved one. It gives the employee time to grieve, attend funeral or memorial services, and handle related personal matters.

  • How many days of jury duty paid leave employee will have?

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    Jury duty leave is a type of job-protected leave that allows employees to take time off from work when they are required to serve on a jury.

    The length of a jury duty is regulated by the state laws as well as the company’s internal policies.

Miscellaneous

  • Does the Company have a dress code policy in place?

  • Describe in detail the applicable dress code policy:

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    A dress code policy sets guidelines on appropriate clothing and appearance for employees at the workplace. Its purpose is to ensure a professional, safe, and respectful environment that reflects the company’s image.

    The policy typically regulates what types of attire, grooming, and accessories are acceptable or prohibited during work hours.

  • Does the Company have a drug policy in place?

  • Describe in detail the Company's drug testing policy:

  • Are employees allowed to use social media during working hours?

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    Companies usually tend to encourage their employees to use social media during working hours solely to support the company’s social media activities.

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