Do You Have a Handbook?

A lot of employees, and employers, are unaware of the importance of having an employee handbook.  It protects both the employees and employers, and acts as a virtual HR, showing the employees both their internal rights and their obligations within the company.  If you are an employee, and have not signed one, bring it up to your supervisor and stress the importance of having one in place to avoid any ambiguity in the future.  If you are an employer, you should consider having an attorney make one for you, or even updating the current one you have.  Here are some reasons why its important to have an employee handbook :

1. Legal Protection: An employee handbook helps establish clear policies and expectations, which can protect the employee and the employer in legal disputes. It shows that the company has communicated its policies on issues like harassment, discrimination, and disciplinary procedures.
2. Consistency and Fairness: A handbook ensures consistent application of rules and policies across the organization. This helps avoid favoritism or discrimination claims and reinforces a culture of fairness.
3. Onboarding and Communication: It serves as a central resource for new hires to understand the company’s mission, values, and operational procedures. This improves onboarding, reduces confusion, and promotes transparency.

If you are an employer, and are interested in having Levian Law create your handbook, please feel free to reach out to us.  Between now and May 30^th, we are offering a flat, one-time fee to create an employee handbook.

If you are an employee and need a second set of eyes to review your existing employment contract, or your employee handbook, please reach out to us and we would be more than happy to help.  Between now and May 30^th, we are offering all employees a 1 hour complimentary service to advise on any employment issues or questions you may have.