/Policy-Manual-Checklist

Policy Manual Checklist * The policy manual should be reviewed by the practice’s employment law attorney to ensure compliance with state and federal law.

Introductory Information        

Letter of Welcome from the Practice Owner Company mission, vision, and values Ethics statement History of the Practice Organizational Chart Equal Employment Opportunity statement Nondiscrimination and antiharassment policies American with Disabilities Act policy statement

Employment Information      

Employment-at-will statement, if applicable in resident state Employee categories Transfer and promotions Terms of the introductory employment period Outside employment policy Employee Pregnancy

Compensation     

Performance evaluation process Payment of salary or wages—payday, paychecks, garnishments Overtime pay Time records Employee referral program, if applicable

Time Off      

Vacation Personal Time Holidays Bereavement Leave Jury Duty Military Leave

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Time off to vote Absence due to illness Leave under the Family & Medical Leave Act Child-care Leave Policy Parental Leave Policy Leave of absence without pay

Employee Benefits (as applicable)           

Health/Dental Insurance Flexible Spending Account Group Life Insurance Long-/Short-Term Disability Benefits Retirement/Pension Plan 401(k) Plan Worker’s Compensation Benefits Uniforms Continuing Education Dues & Subscriptions Employee Pet Policies

Safety      

OSHA Right to Know Ergonomics Reporting Accidents Emergency Evacuation Building Security Violence in the Workplace

Other Information                  

Staff Meetings and Communications Attendance, Punctuality, and Dependability Drug and Alcohol Abuse Employee Assistance Program Appearance and Code of Conduct Anti-Nepotism Policy Romantic or Sexual Relationships in the Workplace Open-Door Policy Internal Complaint Procedures Solicitations, Distributions, and Use of Bulletin Boards Employer Information and Property Voice-Mail Policy E-Mail and Internet Policy Telephone Service Monitoring Practices Use of company Equipment and Computer systems Confidentiality Personnel Records Discipline and Termination

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Internal Investigations and Searches Reference Checks Smoking Policy Tape Recording Policy Tuition Reimbursement Policy Search Policy Policy on Cameras

Leaving the Company  Resignation  Dismissals  Post-Resignation/Termination Procedures

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