Sample content for Employee Handbook. A generic Table of Content that can be used as a reference to develop Employee Handbook.

1. Employee Handbook Content
1. Welcome Message to New Employees and Recognition of Current Employees
a. Company Mission Statement
b. Purpose of the Employee Handbook
c. Background Information on the Company
d. Orientation
2. Policies and Procedures
a. Personal Safety
b. Violence and Weapons
c. Attendance
d. Hours of Work
e. Meal and Rest Periods
f. Overtime
g. Timekeeping
h. Personnel Records
i. Paydays
j. Payroll Deductions
k. Garnishments
l. Performance Reviews
m. Promotions
n. Transfers
o. Termination: Reduction in Force, Layoff/Recall
p. Bulletin Boards
q. Telephone/E-mail/Internet Usage
3. Benefits
a. Holidays
b. Vacation
c. Sick Leave
d. Disability Leave
e. Personal Leave
f. Health Insurance
g. Life Insurance
h. Pension Plans
i. Call-In/Report in Pay
j. Training
k. Educational Assistance Program
l. Service Awards
m. Worker’s Compensation

2. 4. Employee and Employer Responsibility for Safety
a. Commitment of the Company
b. Emergency Procedures
c. Medical Services
d. Personal Protective Equipment
e. Safety Rules, Reporting Accidents
5. Procedures
a. Standards of Conduct
b. Progressive Discipline
c. Exit Process
6. Summary and Acknowledgment
a. The importance of the policies and procedures.
b. Acknowledgment of receipt.
c. Additional disclaimer that the employer has the right to change the rules
without notice and that the handbook does not create a contract.