What Should Go in Your Employee Handbook?

Your employee handbook is one of the most important documents in your business. It sets expectations, protects your company, and helps build a positive workplace culture.

Here’s what every small business employee handbook should include:

Welcome message and company mission — Set the tone and share your values.

Employment classifications — Define full-time, part-time, exempt, and non-exempt statuses.

Code of conduct and workplace policies — Address attendance, dress code, ethics, anti-harassment, and more.

Compensation and benefits — Explain pay frequency, benefits eligibility, and any perks you offer.

Leave policies — Outline vacation, sick leave, family leave, and applicable state/federal requirements.

Safety and security — Share your commitment to workplace safety.

Disciplinary procedures — Clarify what happens when policies are violated.

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