Elements of the Office Policy Manual

The following is a list of items you must include in your office policy manual:

Categories of employment
New employee orientation
Meal periods
Leaving work during shift
Resignation
Attendance and tardiness
Confidential information
Unprofessional conduct
Accident reporting
Corrective actions
Personnel file
Recording work time
Payday
Paycheck deductions
Performance reviews
Overtime training
Verification of license
Employee benefits
Time off, holiday pay, etc.
Jury duty, voting, other leave
Unemployment insurance
Workers’ compensation
Personal telephone calls
Internet use
Dress policy
Dental care for staff and family
Safety in the workplace
Substance abuse
Drug and alcohol testing

Additionally, there are many legal disclaimers that must be included for your manual to be complete. Your legal professional should be able to provide the necessary language.