Creating Your Employee Handbook: A Do-It-Yourself Kit for Nonprofits

Introduction: How an Effective Employee Handbook Can Improve YourOrganization.

STARTING YOUR HANDBOOK OFF RIGHT.

Policies for a Good First Impression.

PRESENTING CLEAR EMPLOYMENT AND EMPLOYEE DEVELOPMENTPOLICIES.

Employment and Hiring Policies.

Employee Development.

CREATING WELL-CRAFTED BENEFITS POLICIES.

Health, Wellness, and Employee Assistance.

Paid Time Off.

Unpaid Time Off and Leaves of Absence.

DEVELOPING FAIR, STRAIGHTFORWARD POLICIES FOR WORKPLACE STANDARDSAND PRACTICES.

Work Hours and Pay.

Workplace Health and Safety.

Work Practices and Environment.

Information and Communication.

Standards of Conduct.

CLARIFYING END OF EMPLOYMENT POLICIES.

Ending Employment.

Resources.

Appendix A. List of Legally Required Policies.

Appendix B. State by State Provisions for Selected Policies.

Appendix C. Sample Forms Employee Acknowledgement Written WarningDocument Job Description Position Description Form PerformanceEvaluation Form.

Appendix D. The Management Center Human Resources Assistance.