Human Resource Guidebook
The purpose of this Human Resources Guidebook is to provide general information and sample policies to our visitors regarding human resources and personnel issues that frequently arise in the workplace.
The following topics are covered:
- Employee Handbooks: an introduction
- Employee Handbooks: legal considerations
- Best Human Resources Practices
- Employee Benefits
- Union Avoidance
- Human Resource Disaster Planning
- Workforce Wellness Toolkit
We hope you find it useful, but please read our disclaimer!
INTRODUCTION - EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS
1. Keys to Writing a Human Resources Manual
2. Preparing a Human Resources Manual
3. How to Start Writing a Human Resources Manual
4. Sample Employee Handbook Disclaimer
5. Why a Company Should Have an Employee Handbook Learning the Pros and Cons
6. Establishing What the Handbook Should Accomplish
7. Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Drafting Handbooks
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS - EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS
1. Introduction to Legal Considerations for Employee Manuals
2. Equal Employment Opportunity
3. Sexual Harassment
4. Sexual Harassment Investigation
5. Americans with Disabilities Act Title I
6. The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970
- Investigating Injuries
- OSHA Regulations: Employer Responsibilities
- OSHA Regulations: Employee Rights and Responsibilities
- OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements
- OSHA Records That Must Be Kept
- OSHA Posting Requirements
- OSHA Citations and Penalties
- Contesting OSHA Citations
- OSHA Hazard Communication Standard
- OSHA Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS
- Summary of OSHA Requirements
8. Employment At Will
9. Workplace Privacy and Confidentiality
- Sample Human Resource Records Policy
- Sample Confidential Information Policy
- Sample Business Ethics And Conduct Policy
- Sample Business Ethics And Conduct Policy Acknowledgment
10. Record Keeping Requirements
11. Wage and Hour Laws
BEST HUMAN RESOURCES PRACTICES
1. Current Trends Influencing Recruitment and Retention Efforts
2. Workforce Planning
3. Recruiting and Retention Strategies
4. Preparing to Recruit
- Job Requirements
- Sample Job Description Policy
- Sample Job Description Procedures
- Selection Criteria
- Sample Selection Policy
- Recruiting Sources
- Sample Recruiting Policy
- Sample Job Vacancy Policy
- Sample Job Vacancy Announcement
- Sample Promotion Transfer Policy
- Sample Policy for Employment of Relatives
- Selection Process
- Interviews and Questions to Ask
- Making Employment Offers
- Sample Employment Offer Policy
- Sample Final Employment Offer Letter
- Sample Final Employment Offer Letter II
- Sample Conditional Offer Letter
- Sample Employee Orientation Policy
- Sample Employee Orientation Checklist
5. Other Policy Considerations
- Flexible Work Schedules
- Sample Flexible Work Schedule
- Sample Overtime Policy
- Career Moves
- Sample Internet and E mail Policy
- Sample Internet Code of Conduct Policy
- Attendance and Absenteeism
- Sample Attendance Control Form
- Sample Attendance Policy
- Sample Dress Code Policy
- Sample Smoking Policy
- Sample Lunch and Rest Breaks Policy
- Sample Human Resource Policy and Procedures on Employee Parties Bulletin Boards and Lockers
- Sample Solicitation Policy
- Sample Substance Abuse Policy
- Problem Resolution
- Sample Problem Resolution Policy
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1. Government Mandated Benefits
2. Workers Compensation Insurance
3. Unemployment Compensation
4. COBRA
5. Family and Medical Leave Act
6. Leaves and Holidays
7. Employee Assistance Programs
8. Educational Assistance
9. USERRA Military Leave
UNION AVOIDANCE
HR DISASTER PLANNING GUIDE
1. Preparing For Emergencies Introduction
- What is an Emergency
- About the Guide
- Why Plan
- Purpose of an Emergency Plan
- What about Costs
- Documentation
- Review Test Train and Maintain
2. Getting Started: Emergency Management Considerations
- Direction and Control
- Business Impact Analysis
- Communications
- Safety
- Community Outreach
- Recovery and Restoration
- Administration and Logistics
3. Emergency Response Procedures
4. Supplies Equipment and Resources
WORKPLACE WELLNESS TOOLKIT
1. Executive Summary: Workplace Wellness
2. Making the Case: Workplace Wellness
3. Steps to Get Started: Workplace Wellness
4. Assessment: Workplace Wellness
5. Health Education: Workplace Wellness
6. Physical Activity: Workplace Wellness
7. Healthful Eating: Workplace Wellness
8. Worksite Environment: Workplace Wellness
9. Smoke free Workplace: Workplace Wellness
10. Stress Management: Workplace Wellness
11. Liability: Workplace Wellness
12. National Health Observances: Workplace Wellness