1. Document your policies.
2. Build trust with your employees.
3. Help you comply with federal and state laws.

An extremely important legal tool. 

While law does not directly regulate Employee Handbooks, they protect against disputes and costly litigation. Employees can
(and often will) bring a host of claims against the employer.   The employer will have to defend these claims even if they are meritless.

Ask yourself:

• Do you want your company to be sued?
• Do you want to be sued personally?
• Do you want to spend time with attorneys?
• Do you want to be charged with a crime?

A properly drafted Employee Handbook can effectively prevent administrative claims, administrative investigations, civil suits, and criminal prosecution.

A great place to provide information important to employees:

• Employee Classifications (full-time, part-time)
• Basic Information about Employee Benefits
• Vacation, Sick Time, Holiday and other paid time off
• Expectations for Job Performance
• Attendance Rules
• Timekeeping
• Workplace Conduct
• Internet and E-mail policies
• Safety Rules

By law, certain information must be provided to employees in writing.  The Employee Handbook is the perfect
place to do this:

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Americans’ with Disabilities Act (ADA)
• Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Military Leave
• Anti-Harassment Policy
• Smoking Policy
• COBRA
• The At-Will Employment Relationship

GBAC will help you implement an effective, well-written Employee Handbook:

1. Communicate your company policies efficiently to your workforce
2. Maintain compliance with workplace law
3. Limit your liability