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Your Employee Handbook
This Handbook is a tool to help acquaint you withyour new employer, and to provide information aboutyour position, benefits, and some of the affectingyour employment. It is your responsibility to read,understand and comply with all provisions of thisHandbook.
One of our objectives is to provide a safe and positive work environment thatencourages both personal and professional growth. This Handbook describes many of theexpectations and responsibilities for your position. It also describes the programs andprocedures provided by the Company to benefit you.
This Handbook is a living document. As the Company grows, the Handbook will bereviewed periodically and adapted to the changing needs of the Company and its employees.All changes must be authorized and approved by the president. You will be notified ofchanges in the policies or programs described in this handbook.
No Handbook can anticipate every circumstance and every question about policy. Afterreading this Handbook, consult with your manager about any unanswered questions youmay have.
Gender Pronouns
This Handbook was written using masculine pronouns to describe all employees. Noexclusion of female employees was intended, nor would the owners and management of theCompany tolerate any such exclusion.
Employment At-Will
Employment with the Company is voluntarily entered into, and you are free to resign atwill at any time, with or without cause. Similarly, the Company may terminate theemployment relationship with you at any time, with or without notice or cause, so long asthere is no violation of applicable federal or state law.
Policies set forth in this Handbook are not intended to create a contract with you andshould not be construed to constitute contractual obligations of any kind. Nor is thisHandbook a contract of employment between the Company and any of its employees. Theprovisions of this Handbook have been developed at the discretion of the company presidentand, except for its policy of employment-at-will, may be amended or cancelled at any time.
These provisions supercede all existing policies and practices and may not be amendedor added to without the express written approval of the company president.
© 2008 Your Employee Handbook. This publication is designed to provide accurate information in regard to the subject matter covered. It is furnished with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering legal or accounting advice. If legal advice or expert services are required, contact your attorney or accounting professional. REV 0208
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Your Employee Handbook
This Handbook is a tool to help acquaint you withyour new employer, and to provide information aboutyour position, benefits, and some of the affectingyour employment. It is your responsibility to read,understand and comply with all provisions of thisHandbook.
One of our objectives is to provide a safe and positive work environment thatencourages both personal and professional growth. This Handbook describes many of theexpectations and responsibilities for your position. It also describes the programs andprocedures provided by the Company to benefit you.
This Handbook is a living document. As the Company grows, the Handbook will bereviewed periodically and adapted to the changing needs of the Company and its employees.All changes must be authorized and approved by the president. You will be notified ofchanges in the policies or programs described in this handbook.
No Handbook can anticipate every circumstance and every question about policy. Afterreading this Handbook, consult with your manager about any unanswered questions youmay have.
Gender Pronouns
This Handbook was written using masculine pronouns to describe all employees. Noexclusion of female employees was intended, nor would the owners and management of theCompany tolerate any such exclusion.
Employment At-Will
Employment with the Company is voluntarily entered into, and you are free to resign atwill at any time, with or without cause. Similarly, the Company may terminate theemployment relationship with you at any time, with or without notice or cause, so long asthere is no violation of applicable federal or state law.
Policies set forth in this Handbook are not intended to create a contract with you andshould not be construed to constitute contractual obligations of any kind. Nor is thisHandbook a contract of employment between the Company and any of its employees. Theprovisions of this Handbook have been developed at the discretion of the company presidentand, except for its policy of employment-at-will, may be amended or cancelled at any time.
These provisions supercede all existing policies and practices and may not be amendedor added to without the express written approval of the company president.
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Hiring Policies and Practices
This section describes the Company's general hiringpolicies and practices.
When hiring employees the Company follows the following guidelines:
1. The manager will post a job announcement on the Company bulletin board. Employeeswho wish to apply for the open position may submit a resume to the managerresponsible for the position. All interested employees will be given the opportunity tointerview for the position.
2. In addition to the job posting, the manager and company president will review thequalifications of existing employees. Employees with sufficient qualifications will beinvited to apply for the open position.
3. If no current employee is qualified or is interested, the open position will be advertisedto the public using one or more of the following methods: newspaper advertising,notices to local schools and professional associations or contacts, or the Internet.Responding applicants will be reviewed, interviewed, and if a match can be found, anoffer of employment will be extended. If an applicant declines an offer, or if a suitableapplicant is not found, the position will be re-advertised.
4. If a suitable applicant cannot be found after two advertisements, the positionqualifications and expectations will be re-evaluated and the hiring process will beginagain.
5. All applicants are subject to a review and verification of the qualifications listed on theirresumes or applications. If the information cannot be verified or is found to be false, theemployment offer will be withdrawn, or if employment has begun, the applicant will beterminated.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Employment decisions are made based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TheCompany does not make decisions in its employment practices based on race, color, sex,religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any othercharacteristic protected by law.
The Company does not discriminate on the basis of gender in compensation or benefitsfor women and men who work in the same establishment and perform jobs that requireequal skill, effort, and responsibility and which are performed under similar conditions.
The Company practices a corporate value of tolerance in the workplace for the diversityof its staff. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal. Anyemployee found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination would be subject todisciplinary action, up to and including termination.
If you have questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the work place,you are encouraged to bring them to the attention of your manager. Concerns about animmediate manager should be brought to the attention of the company president.
More information about the applicability of Federal Equal Opportunity Laws, includingthe Americans with Disabilities Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Age Discrimination inEmployment Act, are included in the Appendix.
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Employment Policies
This section will explain basic employment rules ofthe Company. By establishing employment policies,we determine a fair and equitable system for allemployees. Our goals are for all employees to betreated with respect, and to create a positive workenvironment where we can all do our best work.
Work Schedules
Work Hours and Flextime
Information about normal working hours and requirements is available from yourmanager.
You may request a flextime work schedule from your manager. Flextime may beapproved if the department has adequate coverage, if you are able to meet your requirednumber of hours and if there is no disruption to the Company's workflow.
Availability for Work
You must be available for work during normal business hours. If there is a change inyour availability, notify your supervisor at least one week prior to the change.
Attendance
Regular attendance and punctuality are important to the smooth operation of theCompany. If you are late or excessively absent, the Company's ability to perform work iscompromised and an unfair burden is placed on your co-workers. Therefore, unless yourabsence is permitted under the holiday, vacation, sick or other policies, you must be at workand at your station on time, each day you are scheduled to work.
If you are going to be absent or late, call your manager as soon as possible (no later thanone hour after the start of your workday). If you are going to be absent for several days, youmust notify your manager each day. Do not leave messages for other employees to relay.
If you are absent for reasons other than those permitted by the leave policies, or if youfail to provide notice as required, you may be subject to disciplinary action, up to andincluding discharge.
If you have or develop a history of tardiness or absenteeism, you may become subject todisciplinary action. This may include negative performance evaluations, suspension withoutpay, and required verification notes from doctors. If the problem persists, your employmentwith the Company may be terminated.
If you must leave work due to illness or injury, you may be required to supply a doctor'sexplanation immediately upon your return, explaining when you may return to work andwhat duties you may be expected to perform.
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Reporting Tips
Federal and state law requires that all employees who receive more than $20 per monthin tips as part of their pay must report these tips to their employer. The Company requiresthat you report the total amount of tips received on a daily basis using IRS Form 4070.
Many restaurant employees have heard that they need to report only tips equal to 8% oftheir total sales. This is not true. You must report all tips, and all tips are 100% taxable.Failure to report all tips will cause problems for you with the Internal Revenue Service andwill result in termination from this Company.
Employees may refer to these Internal Revenue Publications for more information aboutrecording and reporting tips:
• Tips On Tips: A Guide to Tip Income Reporting for Employees in the Food andBeverage Industry (IRS Publication 1872)
• Reporting Tip Income (IRS Publication 531)
• Employee's Daily Record of Tips and Report to Employer (Publication1244;includes Form 4070 Employee's Report of Tips to Employer and Form 4070AEmployee's Record of Tips)
Tip Pools
Tip pools are used to process tips left on charge cards and for tables where severalwaitpersons are used to serve. Some cooks who directly prepare and serve customers attableside may participate in tip pools. Your share of the previous week's tip pool will beissued in your regular paycheck. Ask your manager for specific information about how tippools are divided among eligible employees.
Employees who are paid based on an hourly wage, such as dishwashers, cooks whohave no customer contact and bus persons, are not eligible for tip pools. Managementemployees are not eligible for tip pools.
It is the custom at some restaurants to withhold money from tip pools for damage orbreakage. This company has insurance for those occurrences and does not expect employeesto participate in the cost of replacement.
Garnishments and Support Orders
The Company complies with all valid claims against the wages of employees. If a wagegarnishment, child support order, or some other legally valid claim against your wages isreceived by the Company, you will be notified about the amount and details of thegarnishment or wage order. The Company is required to comply with the provisions of thegarnishment notice or order, as soon as practicable after it is received, to ensure itscompliance with applicable law.
Reimbursements
Employees will be reimbursed for reasonable expenses that occur during the normalcourse of doing business for the Company, such as travel fares, accommodations, meals,tips, telephone and fax charges, entertainment of clients and purchases on behalf of thecompany. Local expenses include company purchases, taxi or public transportation fareswhen on company business and entertainment of clients.
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Workplace Standards
This section explains the Company's standards forthe work place. Each department may have additionalrules. You should ask your manager for anyadditional standards not presented in this Handbook.
The goal of work place standards is to create a pleasant, safe and secure workingenvironment to enhance performance and enjoyment of your duties. Compliance ismandatory. Failure to comply will result in disciplinary action.
General Rules
Customer Service
The Company is dedicated to providing friendly, courteous and professional customerservice. All of our paychecks are paid by the business our patrons provide. All employeesare expected to make customer service the top priority in their daily job responsibilities.
Refunds and Credits
If a customer is dissatisfied with a product or service we provided to them despite yourefforts to please them, your manager will determine whether the customer should receive arefund, a credit, or corrective service. Services may not be performed free of charge withoutpermission from management.
No Smoking
Smoking by employees is not allowed anywhere in the building. Designated smokingareas outside the building are set aside for employees. Ask your manager for details.
Stereos
Some employees find it helps their concentration to listen to music while performingcertain tasks. Management approval is required before using recorded music at work. Suchmusic must not interfere with your duties.
Accidents and Injuries
Report any accidents or injuries to your manager immediately so appropriate medicalaction can be taken and proper reports filed to the Company insurance carriers.
Recycling
The Company supports environmental awareness by encouraging recycling and wastemanagement in the work place. You are encouraged to dispose of bottles, cans and paper inthe recycling bins.
We are also committed to purchasing environmentally friendly products. You areencouraged to make every effort to conserve energy by turning out lights, avoiding waste
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Managers must keep your phone numbers strictly confidential. Home phone numberswill not be distributed to anyone except your manager or their direct superior. You maydistribute phone numbers for social reasons at your own discretion.
Suggestion Program
As an employee of the Company, your ideas are important to our continued success. Ifyou have an idea of how to better improve the efficiency of our operation, please discuss itwith your manager.
From time to time employees are encouraged to participate in workflow improvementmeetings. These meeting are conducted to collect ideas and suggestions from all employeesto better our products and operations. You are encouraged to speak up and offer your ideasfor improvement.
Workplace Monitoring
To better ensure your safety and security, the Company has certain monitoring systemsdesigned into its workflow. These systems may include, but are not limited to, auditcontrols, computer systems controls, video systems, and other types of monitoring. Inaddition, each manager has been charged with the responsibility of monitoring hisemployees.
These systems are not designed to violate your privacy, but to provide for support inbilling disputes with customers, to promote cost control, and for the protection of companyequipment.
If you have any questions about workplace monitoring, please consult your manager.
Age Requirement for Some Duties
You must be of legal age to serve alcohol, operate food slicers, grinders or bakeryequipment, or make deliveries. Legal age varies from state to state. Check with yourmanager for the requirements at your location.
Uniforms
Uniforms may be required for servers or other employees having contact withcustomers. You may be required to wear uniforms or special clothing depending on your jobduties.
The company supplies uniforms, but a deposit may be required and deducted from yourfirst paycheck. The deposit will be refunded after the uniform is turned in or after one yearof service, whichever comes first. Uniforms are supplied in "new" condition. Deposits willnot be returned for uniforms that have been lost or abused. Normal wear is expected. Youare responsible for keeping your own uniforms clean.
If the Company provides separate and secure changing facilities and storage lockers,you are not permitted to wear uniforms while not on Company property. Otherwise, youmay wear uniform while going to or from work.
Security
It is our policy to place employee safety above all other concerns. We have establishedthe following guidelines to ensure the safest working environment possible for you.
Sensitive subjects are covered tactfully and with discretion — from financial issues to security advice and policies.
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Employee Relations
The Company is committed to providing a rewardingenvironment to work in cooperation with your co-workers. It is our goal that every employee enjoy hiswork and is comfortable his surroundings.
Occasionally, conflicts arise in the work place that must be resolved. This sectionexplains the procedure for resolving workplace conflicts in a constructive and professionalmanner.
Adherence to Policy
In resolving conflicts within the Company, strict adherence to policy is required.Conflicts, when properly resolved, can strengthen a company. When conflicts are nothandled according to policy, resentment occurs. The following rules have been establishedto guide you in the resolution of any conflict.
Guidelines for Managers
• Treat all employees with respect. Yelling, name-calling or threatening actions or wordswill not be tolerated.
• Do not discuss any aspect of your employee's relationship with the Company, includingperformance or any personal information, with anyone except the employee or thecompany president.
• All discussions regarding job performance, work habits or attitude will be conducted inprivate.
• Managers will offer opinions only on the performance of their own employees.Managers having difficulties with an employee in another department must follow theprocedure as outlined in this section.
Guidelines for Employees
• Do not use abusive language. Do not threaten or harass other employees, either verballyor physically
• Do not gossip.
• Do not discuss the actions or performance of any other employee or manager in theCompany, except with your manager or the company president.
• Do not yell, slam doors, curse, or throw things when you are angry. Employees areencouraged to take a break and leave the office to calm down before discussing theproblem with your manager.
• Employees who do not follow the above guidelines for conflict resolution are subject todisciplinary actions as outlined in the Employee Conduct section of this Handbook.
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Employee Conduct
The Company takes great care in its hiring practicesto recruit qualified, professional individuals. It iscommitted to treating all employees with respect, andthat includes a presumption of professional conduct.Occasionally, employees enter the Company withouta clear idea of what professional conduct is. Thepurpose of this section is to explain the standards ofconduct that are expected. This section also explainsconsequences for failure to adhere to thesestandards.
Guidelines
The following guidelines will serve as the standard of conduct for all employees:
• You will conduct yourself in a professional and respectful manner to all employees,customers, and visitors.
• You will present yourself in a clean and well-groomed manner. Casual dress isacceptable provided it is clean, in good repair, modest, and is an approved alternative touniforms or protective clothing.
• You will present yourself on time for your regularly scheduled hours.
• You are to remain productive throughout the workday.
• This is a drug-free workplace. Abuse of intoxicating substances and use, possession orsale of illegal drugs will not be tolerated. Law enforcement officials will be notified ifillegal substances are found on Company property.
• Sexual harassment will not be tolerated.
• Racial slurs, harassment and intimidation will not be tolerated.
• There is no solicitation or distribution of petitions in the workplace.
• All postings to the employee bulletin board or E-mail must be approved by yourmanager. Memorandums must be approved by your manager prior to distribution.
• You will conduct business in a manner that avoids a personal conflict of interest withthe Company's interests.
• No smoking anywhere on the premises.
• You will protect the confidential nature of business information, such as customer lists,customer preferences, project proposals, and proprietary production processes. You willalso respect the confidential nature of personal information about other employees.
• Theft of any kind will not be tolerated.
• Unauthorized use of Company equipment will not be tolerated.
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Employee Benefits
Eligible employees receive a wide range of benefits inaddition to their salary. A number of programsprescribed by law, such as social security andunemployment, cover all employees. Benefiteligibility is based on employee classification andlength of employment.
If you have any questions about benefits after reading this Handbook, please consultwith your manager. Benefits are subject to change at any time, but can only be changed bythe company president. You will be given 30 days notice of any changes to benefits.
Full-time employees who have successfully completed the evaluation period are eligiblefor the Company benefits. Part-time employees working less than 35 hours per week are noteligible for these benefits, but may have other benefits available to them; check with yourmanager for details.
Special Benefits
Employee Meal Program
On-duty employees may be eligible for a variety of discounted or free meals or menuitems. Check with your manager on the availability of these programs.
Employee or Family Discounts
The Company may offer, from time to time, a variety of discounts on its products andservices to employees and their families. Check with your manager on the availability ofthese programs.
401(k)
If you are eligible, you will be given the option to enroll in the Company's 401Kprogram. Check with your manager about your manager for this program.
Stock Options
If you are eligible, you may be granted a number of options to purchase Companyshares, which will be determined at the time of your hiring, and after fully vesting over aperiod. Check with your manager about your eligibility for this program.
Tuition Reimbursement
The Company encourages you to continue your education with a tuition reimbursementplan that will cover all or part of the costs to further your education in a field related to yourposition. All courses must be approved by the Company and be offered by an accreditedtraining facility or institution.
To qualify for reimbursement, you must receive permission from your manager for aspecific course of study, successfully complete the course with a "B" grade or better, andsubmit an expense report with the cost of the class and applicable materials.
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Disciplinary Action Form
Employee Name:_____________________________________ Date: __________
Position: _____________________________________________ Department: ____________________________________________
Type of Warning: � VERBAL � WRITTEN Occurrence: � 1ST � 2ND � 3RD
Verbal Warning
Description of Problem: __________________________________________________________________________________________
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Action Taken: � EMPLOYEE WAS REMINDED OF POLICY � EMPLOYEE WAS ADVISED TO CORRECT BEHAVIOR
� EMPLOYEE WAS REMINDED OF JOB DUTIES � EMPLOYEE WAS WARNED OF POSSIBLE DISCIPLINARY ACTION
� OTHER _________________________________________________________________________________________
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Description of Problem: __________________________________________________________________________________________
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Required Solution: _______________________________________________________________________________________________
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The employee will demonstrate improvement by: Date __________
If improvement is not made, the employee may be disciplined with:
� ANOTHER WRITTEN WARNING � SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF ________ DAY(S) � TERMINATION
This employee � HAS � HAS NOT been placed on a 90 day probationary period.
I have read this form and understand what is expected of me.
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Employee Name: Date:
Position: Department:
Type of Warning: � VERBAL � WRITTEN Occurrence: � 1ST � 2ND � 3RD
Verbal Warning
Description of Problem:
Action Taken: � EMPLOYEE WAS REMINDED OF POLICY � EMPLOYEE WAS ADVISED TO CORRECT BEHAVIOR
� EMPLOYEE WAS REMINDED OF JOB DUTIES � EMPLOYEE WAS WARNED OF POSSIBLE DISCIPLINARY ACTION
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Written Warning
Description of Problem:
Required Solution:
The employee will demonstrate improvement by: Date
If improvement is not made, the employee may be disciplined with:
� ANOTHER WRITTEN WARNING � SUSPENSION WITHOUT PAY OF DAY(S) � TERMINATION
This employee � HAS � HAS NOT been placed on a 90 day probationary period.
I have read this form and understand what is expected of me.
Employee Signature ___________________________________ Supervisor______________________________________________
Employee Comments:
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Publication 1244 (Rev. 6-99) Cat. No. 44472W
Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Publication 1244(Rev. June 1999)
Employee’s DailyRecord of TipsandReport to Employer
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This publication contains:Form 4070A, Employee’s Daily Record ofTips
Form 4070, Employee’s Report of Tips toEmployer
InstructionsYou must keep sufficient proof to show theamount of your tip income for the year. A dailyrecord of your tip income is considered sufficientproof. Keep a daily record for each workdayshowing the amount of cash and credit card tipsreceived directly from customers or otheremployees. Also keep a record of the amount oftips, if any, you paid to other employees throughtip sharing, tip pooling or other arrangements, andthe names of employees to whom you paid tips.Show the date that each entry is made. This dateshould be on or near the date you received the tipincome. You may use Form 4070A, Employee’sDaily Record of Tips, or any other daily record torecord your tips.
Reporting Tips to Your Employer. If you receivetips that total $20 or more for any month whileworking for one employer, you must report the tipsto your employer. Tips include cash left bycustomers, tips customers add to credit cardcharges, and tips you receive from otheremployees. You must report your tips for any onemonth by the 10th of the month after the monthyou receive the tips. If the 10th day falls on aSaturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, you may givethe report to your employer on the next businessday that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legalholiday.
You must report tips that total $20 or moreevery month regardless of your total wages andtips for the year. You may use Form 4070,Employee’s Report of Tips to Employer, to reportyour tips to your employer. See the instructions onthe back of Form 4070.
You must include all tips, including tips notreported to your employer, as wages on yourincome tax return. You may use the last page ofthis publication to total your tips for the year.
Your employer must withhold income, socialsecurity, and Medicare (or railroad retirement)taxes on tips you report. Your employer usuallydeducts the withholding due on tips from yourregular wages.
Paperwork Reduction Act Notice. We ask for theinformation on these forms to carry out the InternalRevenue laws of the United States. You are required togive us the information. We need it to ensure that you arecomplying with these laws and to allow us to figure andcollect the right amount of tax.
Purpose. Use this form to report tips you receive to youremployer. This includes cash tips, tips you receive fromother employees, and credit card tips. You must reporttips every month regardless of your total wages and tipsfor the year. However, you do not have to report tips toyour employer for any month you received less than $20in tips while working for that employer.
Report tips by the 10th day of the month following themonth that you receive them. If the 10th day is aSaturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, report tips by the nextday that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday.
See Pub. 531, Reporting Tip Income, for more details.You can get additional copies of Pub. 1244,
Employee’s Daily Record of Tips and Report to Employer,which contains both Forms 4070A and 4070, by calling1-800-TAX-FORM (1-800-829-3676).
The time needed to complete Forms 4070 and 4070Awill vary depending on individual circumstances. Theestimated average times are: Recordkeeping—Form4070, 7 min.; Form 4070A, 3 hr. and 23 min.; Learningabout the law—each form, 2 min.; Preparing Form 4070,13 min.; Form 4070A, 55 min.; and Copying andproviding Form 4070, 10 min.; Form 4070A, 28 min.
If you have comments concerning the accuracy ofthese time estimates or suggestions for making theseforms simpler, we would be happy to hear from you. Youcan write to the Tax Forms Committee, Western AreaDistribution Center, Rancho Cordova, CA 95743-0001.
You are not required to provide the informationrequested on a form that is subject to the PaperworkReduction Act unless the form displays a valid OMBcontrol number. Books or records relating to a form or itsinstructions must be retained as long as their contentsmay become material in the administration of any InternalRevenue law. Generally, tax returns and return informationare confidential, as required by Code section 6103.
Instructions
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There are five federal posters that must be displayed in an area common to all employees. To help simplify the task of complying with the Department of Labor’s DOL workplace poster requirements, this publication lists the DOL required posters. Depending on your business, other posters may be required. See each page for requirements for posting by different types of businesses.
Posters should be displayed so that they are easily visible to the intended audience. These posters are the official PDF versions distributed by the various Federal agencies, and are licensed for printing on your equipment and display.
Please note that the Department of Labor may have notice requirements for specialized workplace areas or for certain occupations, apart from the poster requirements in this document. For assistance with these notice requirements, please contact the Office of Small Business Programs.
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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY IS THE LAW VIEW POSTER
Employment Standards Administration, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs. Executive Order 11246, as amended; Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; 38 U.S.C. 4212 of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended; 41 CFR Chapter 60-l .42; 41 C.F.R 60-250.4k); 4 1 C.F.R. 60-74 1.5a)4.Who must post: Entities holding federal contracts or subcontracts or federally-assisted construction contracts of $10,000 or
more; financial institutions which are issuing and paying agents for U.S. savings bonds and savings notes; depositories of federal funds or entities having government bills of lading.
Citations/penalties: Appropriate contract sanctions may be imposed for uncorrected violations.
Other information: Post copies of the poster in conspicuous places available to employees, applicants for employment, and representatives of labor organizations with which there is a collective bargaining agreement. Also, non-construction contractors or subcontractors with 50 or more employees and a contract of $50,000 or more [otherwise required by 41 CFR 60-2.1 a)] should develop an equal opportunity policy as part of an affirmative action plan and post the policy on company bulletin boards. 41 CFR 60-2.2 1 a)(9).
NOTE: The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs OFCCP-recognizes that there are differences between this poster and the poster provided by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission EEOC). Despite these differences, both posters are accepted as valid by OFCCP and EEOC.
Federal Web site: http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/posters/eeo.htm
Direct links to posters: English — http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdfSpanish — http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/posters/eeospan.htm
Contact: EEOC Office of Communication,1801 L St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20507; 1-800-669-3362 or 1-800-435-7232.
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FEDERALPOSTERS (* required)employee PolygraphNotice *equalemployment Opportunity
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Federal Minimum Wage *Federal OSHA “it’s the Law” *iNSdiscriminationdept. of Justice)
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Child Labor Lawsrecommended; required for all employers who employ minors under 18.direct links to posters:
Hours http://www.alalabor.state.al.us/PdFs/AlabamaChildLaborPoster.pdfHours, Spanish http://www.alalabor.state.al.us/posters/spanishChild%20Labor.pdfConstruction http://www.alalabor.state.al.us/images/CHiLd_LABOr_POSTerS/poster.construction01.pdfGeneral http://www.alalabor.state.al.us/images/CHiLd_LABOr_POSTerS/Youth%20rules%20Poster.pdf
Contact: Alabamadept. of Labor, Child Labor Office, 100 N.union St., Montgomery, AL 36130; 334-242-3460;http://www.alalabor.state.al.us/CHiLd_LABOr.htm
Notice to Employees Injurydirect link to poster: http://www.riskmgt.state.al.us/PdFs/JuLY_04_FOrMS/SeiTCF_Form_6.pdfContact: Alabamadept. of Finance,div. ofrisk Management, 777 S. Lawrence St., Montgomery, AL 36131,
334-223-6120; www.riskmgt.state.al.us
Notice of New Hire Programdirect link to poster: Not available online. Contact supervising agency.Contact: Alabamadept. ofindustrialrelations, New-Hireunit, 649 Monroe St.,room 2683, Montgomery, AL 36131-
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Your Job Insurance — Unemployment Compensation *direct link to poster: http://dir.alabama.gov/docs/posters/uc_jobinsurance.pdf
Orhttp://www.pardons.state.al.us/ALABPP/divisions/Personnel/Personnel%20PdFs/Posters/uc_jobinsurance.pdf
Contact: Alabamadept. ofindustrialrelations, 649 Monroe St., Montgomery, AL 36131; 334-242-8025;http://dir.alabama.gov/uc/
Unemployment Compensation Fraud *Contact: Alabamadept. ofindustrialrelations, 649 Monroe St., Montgomery, AL 36131; 334-242-8025;
http://dir.alabama.gov/uc/direct link to poster: http://dir.alabama.gov/docs/posters/wc_fraudposter.pdf
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Equal Employment Opportunity Poster
Every employer covered by the non-discrimination and EEO laws is required to post on its premises the poster, “Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law.” The notice provides information concerning the laws and procedures for filing complaints of violations of the laws with the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs OFCCP).
To use this file as a poster for your place of employment, please follow these instructions:
1. Click on the link for the poster.
2. To print, click on the printer icon within Acrobat Reader. Your printer must have a minimum of 1 meg of RAM in order to print this poster. Print both pages in the PDFfile.
3. Tape or paste the two printed pages together to form an 11 x 17 inch poster.
4. The notice must be posted prominently, where it can be readily seen by employees, applicants for employment, and representatives of labor organizations with which there is a collective bargaining agreement.
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Employers HoldingFederal Contracts orSubcontractsApplicants to and employees ofcompanies with a Federalgovernment contract or subcontractare protected under the followingFederal authorities:RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX,NATIONAL ORIGINExecutive Order 11246, asamended, prohibits jobdiscrimination on the basis of race,color, religion, sex or national origin,and requires affirmative action toensure equality of opportunity in allaspects of employment.INDIVIDUALS WITHDISABILITIESSection 503 of the RehabilitationAct of 1973, as amended, prohibitsjob discrimination because ofdisability and requires affirmativeaction to employ and advance inemployment qualified individuals
Private Employment, State andLocal Government, EducationalInstitutionsApplicants to and employees of most privateemployers, state and local governments,educational institutions, employment agencies andlabor organizations are protected under thefollowing Federal laws:RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONALORIGINTitle VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, asamended, prohibits discrimination in hiring,promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, jobtraining, classification, referral, and other aspectsof employment, on the basis of race, color, religion,sex or national origin.DISABILITYThe Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, asamended, protects qualified applications andemployees with disabilities from discrimination inhiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training,fringe benefits, classification, referral, and otheraspects of employment on the basis of disability.The law also requires that covered entities providequalified applicants and employees with disabilities
Programs or ActivitiesReceiving FederalFinancial AssistanceRACE, COLOR, NATIONALORIGIN, SEXIn addition to the protection of TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,Title VI of the Civil Rights Actprohibits discrimination on thebasis of race, color or nationalorigin in programs or activitiesreceiving Federal financialassistance. Employmentdiscrimination is covered by Title VIif the primary objective of thefinancial assistance is provision ofemployment, or where employmentdiscrimination causes; or maycause discrimination in providingservices under such programs. TitleIX of the Education Amendments of1972 prohibits employmentdiscrimination on the basis of sexin educational programs oractivities which receive Federalassistance.
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with disabilities who, withreasonable accommodation, canperform the essential functions of ajob.VIETNAM ERA AND SPECIALDISABLED VETERANS38 U.S.C. 4212 of the Vietnam EraVeterans Readjustment AssistanceAct of 1974 prohibits jobdiscrimination and requiresaffirmative action to employ andadvance in employment qualifiedVietnam era veterans and qualifiedspecial disabled veterans.Any person who believes acontractor has violated itsnondiscrimination or affirmativeaction obligations under theauthorities above should contactimmediately:The Office of Federal ContractCompliance Programs (OFCCP),Employment StandardsAdministration, U.S. Department ofLabor, 200 Constitution Avenue,N.W., Washington, D.C. 20210 orcall (202) 219-9430, or an OFCCPregional or district office, listed inmost telephone directories underU.S. Government, Department ofLabor.
with reasonable accommodations that do notimpose undue hardship.AGEThe Age Discrimination in Employment Act of1967, as amended, protects applicants andemployees 40 years of age or older fromdiscrimination on the basis of age in hiring,promotion, discharge, compensation, terms,conditions or privileges of employment.SEX (WAGES)In addition to sex discrimination prohibited by TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act (see above), the EqualPay Act of 1963, as amended, prohibits sexdiscrimination in payment of wages to women andmen performing substantially equal work in thesame establishment.Retaliation against a person who files a charge ofdiscrimination, participates in an investigation, oropposes an unlawful employment practice isprohibited by all these Federal laws.If you believe that you have been discriminatedagainst under any laws, you immediately shouldcontact:The U.S. Equal Employment OpportunityCommission (EEOC), 1801 L. Street, N.W.,Washington, D.C. 20507 or an EEOC field office bycalling toll free (800) 669-4000. For individuals withhearing impairments, EEOC’s toll free TDD numberis (800) 800-3302.
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INDIVIDUALS WITHDISABILITIESSection 504 of the RehabilitationAct of 1973, as amended, prohibitsemployment discrimination on thebasis of disabilities in any programor activity which receives Federalfinancial assistance. Discriminationis prohibited in all aspects ofemployment against disabledpersons who, with reasonableaccommodation, can perform theessential functions of a job.If you believe you have beendiscriminated against in a programof any institution which receivesFederal assistance, you shouldcontact immediately the Federalagency providing such assistance.
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EmployersHolding FederalContracts orSubcontractsApplicants to and employees ofcompanies with a Federal govern-ment contract or subcontract areprotected under the followingFederal authorities:
RACE, COLOR, RELIGION,
SEX, NATIONAL ORIGIN
Executive Order 11246, as amended,prohibits job discrimination on thebasis of race, color, religion, sex ornational origin, and requires affirma-tive action to ensure equality ofopportunity in all aspects ofemployment.
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Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Actof 1973, as amended, prohibits jobdiscrimination because of disabilityand requires affirmative action toemploy and advance in employmentqualified individuals with disabilitieswho, with reasonable accommodation,can perform the essential functionsof a job.
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38 U.S.C. 4212 of the Vietnam EraVeterans’ Readjustment Assistance Actof 1974, as amended, prohibits jobdiscrimination and requires affirmativeaction to employ and advance inemployment qualified Vietnam eraveterans, qualified special disabledveterans, recently separarted veterans,and other protected veterans.
Any person who believes a contractorhas violated its nondiscrimination oraffirmative action obligations underthe authorities above should contactimmediately:
The Office of Federal ContractCompliance Programs (OFCCP),Employment Standards Administration,U.S. Department of Labor,200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.,Washington, D.C. 20210 or call(202) 693-0101, or an OFCCPregional or district office, listed inmost telephone directories under U.S.Government, Department of Labor.
Equal Employment Opportunity is
THE LAWPrivate Employment,State and LocalGovernments,Educational InstitutionsApplicants to and employees of most private employers, stateand local governments, educational institutions, employmentagencies and labor organizations are protected under the followingFederal laws:
RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, SEX, NATIONAL
ORIGIN
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, prohibitsdiscrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits,job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment,on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin.
DISABILITY
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, protectsqualified applicants and employees with disabilities from discrim-ination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringebenefits, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment onthe basis of disability. The law also requires that covered entitiesprovide qualified applicants and employees with disabilities withreasonable accommodations that do not impose undue hardship.
AGE
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended,protects applicants and employees 40 years of age or older fromdiscrimination on the basis of age in hiring, promotion, discharge,compensation, terms, conditions or privileges of employment.
SEX (WAGES)
In addition to sex discrimination prohibited by Title VII of the CivilRights Act of 1964, as amended (see above), the Equal Pay Act of1963, as amended, prohibits sex discrimination in payment of wagesto women and men performing substantially equal work in the sameestablishment.
Retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination,participates in an investigation, or opposes an unlawful employmentpractice is prohibited by all of these Federal laws.
If you believe that you have been discriminated against under any ofthe above laws, you should contact immediately:
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC),1801 L Street, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20507 or an EEOC fieldoffice by calling toll free (800) 669-4000. For individuals withhearing impairments, EEOC’s toll free TDD number is (800) 669-6820.
Programs orActivities ReceivingFederal FinancialAssistanceRACE, COLOR, RELIGION,NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX
In addition to the protection of TitleVII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, asamended, Title VI of the Civil RightsAct prohibits discrimination on thebasis of race, color or national originin programs or activities receivingFederal financial assistance. Employ-ment discrimination is covered byTitle VI if theprimary objective of the financialassistance is provision of employment,or where employment discriminationcauses or may cause discrimination inproviding services under such pro-grams. Title IX of the EducationAmendments of 1972 prohibitsemployment discrimination on thebasis of sex in educational programsor activities which receive Federalassistance.
INDIVIDUALS WITHDISABILITIES
Sections 501, 504 and 505 of theRehabilitation Act of 1973, asamended, prohibits employmentdiscrimination on the basis of disabil-ity in any program or activity whichreceives Federal financial assistance inthe federal government. Discrimina-tion is prohibited in all aspects ofemployment against persons withdisabilities who, with reasonableaccommodation, can perform theessential functionsof a job.
If you believe you have beendiscriminated against in a programof any institution which receivesFederal assistance, you should contactimmediately the Federal agencyproviding such assistance.
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Be in Compliance with your state’s employment Laws with the your employee Handbook state supplement
Your Employee Handbook has always included policies that are compliant with federal best-practices for employee communication and management — and now includes state requirements!
As more individual state legislatures enact worker protections and employment requirements that are extension of federal law, it is increasingly important that your handbook include policies that comply with your state’s laws and regulations. To accomplish this goal, Your Employee Handbook now offers the State Supplement, available for each state (to be released throughout the year).
Each State Supplement is a comprehensive listing — from 16 to 50 pages in length, depending on the state — of your state’s worker protections and employer responsibilities that are in addition to federal regulations, and that are just as binding on your actions as an employer. The Supplement includes revised policies from the “standard” version of Your Employee Handbook, when state requirements are more strict than the standard. It also includes new policies for areas not normally covered by our standard handbook.
In addition to the revised and new policies, laws and regulations that affect your treatment of employees, but may not require a policy in your handbook, are included, to give you complete guidance for all areas of employee management.
Just go through the State Supplement, copy the policies that apply to you, paste them into the handbook, and you’re done — and the result is a federally and state-compliant employee handbook!
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Access to Employee Records
The policies in the Handbook file will cover these restrictions. See the reference chart inthe Supervisors Guide for further information.
Criminal Background Checks
Criminal background checks are covered in the Supervisor's Guide.
Discrimination
The policies in the Handbook will cover any restrictions on discrimination.
Drug Testing
Drug testing is discussed in the Supervisor's Guide. Follow the guidelines for appropriateadministration of an anti-drug workplace.
Family Medical Leave Act
The policies in the Handbook cover any requirements for the FMLA.
Jury Duty
The policies in the handbook cover Jury Duty.
Sexual Harassment
The policies and procedures in the handbook cover sexual and other forms of harassmentand how to handle problems.
Terminating Employees, Restrictions
Employers may not terminate an employee for serving on a jury, filing a workers'compensation claim or written notice of a safety rule or child labor violation, or forhaving wages withheld for child support or criminal restitution.
Tip Credit
Employers can take a maximum tip credit of $3.02 against minimum wage.
General guide to all 50 states tells you which policies may need to be revised to suit your state employment laws.
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POLICY REVISION > Add the following text after the last paragraph of the “DrugTesting” policy:
Credit Checks
The Company may request a credit information report as part of the processof considering applicants for employment or current and new employees forpromotion. We will provide such applicants and employees with written notice ofour intent to obtain credit information and provide a copy of the report uponrequest. In the event that information in the credit report causes us to make anadverse employment decision with regard to an applicant for employment orconsideration for promotion, we will provide the applicant or employee with thename of the credit reporting agency that prepared the report.
Crime Victim Leave (Discrimination Against Crime Victims)
Arizona employers with at least 50 employees must allow a crime victim to takeleave from work in order to be present at criminal proceedings related to the offense. Inorder to take crime victim leave, the employee must provide the employer withdocumentation available from the relevant law enforcement agency. An employer may beexempt if granting leave would present an undue hardship. Employers are not required tocompensate employees for leave time. However, employers may not discharge ordiscriminate against employees who take such leave.
POLICY REVISION > If your company has more than 50 employees, add thefollowing text after the “Personal Leave” policy:
Crime Victim Leave
If you are a victim of a felony, or if your spouse, registered domestic partner,child, stepchild, sibling, step sibling, parent, or step parent is a victim of a felony,you may take time off in order to attend judicial proceedings relating to thecrime.
If you need such time off, you must give your manager [supervisor] a copy ofthe notice of the scheduled proceeding. If advance notice is not possible, youmust provide a copy of documentation relating to the judicial proceeding within areasonable period of time [00 days] after your return to work.
Time off on account of the Company’s Victims of Crime policy is paid[unpaid. However, you may use any available vacation or sick leave whenattending judicial proceedings relating to a crime.] No action will be takenagainst any employee in any manner for requesting or taking any time off asprovided for in this policy.
In progress during the year: Customized revised policies for each state — just copy and paste the policies you need for your state. Limited number of states available now; more released each quarter.
keep your employees safe and productive with the simple and easy-to-use employer’s safety Program
A fast and easy way of establishing an effective safety program that complies with OSHA safety guidelines for small businesses. It allows you to quickly set out simple and easy-to-follow safety policies and procedures for your jobsites and offices, and includes forms for inspections and indident feedback and suggestions, plus all the required OSHA forms for recording and reporting injuries.
The Your Employee Handbook Safety Program comes in three parts:
n A guide for supervisors and managers containing specific instructions on introducing, implementing, and managing the program.
n A guide for employees with policies on safe handling of tools, equipment, situations and locations, and specific instructions for recognizing and reporting safety hazards.
n A comprehensive initial checklist for your facility and worksites that will help you spot and correct safety hazards that could injure employees and visitors — 65 pages, 745 checklist items.
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The Importance of Safety
Construction work can be dangerous and result in serious injury if propersafety precautions are not taken. Unsafe workers not only endanger themselves,they endanger their co-workers as well. The Company considers safety to be suchan important part of your job, this Safety Program has been written and includedas part of your employee handbook. The Company requires that all employeesfollow the safety procedures outlined in this program at all times withoutexception.
Employees frequently complain about the inconvenience of safety protocol,claiming protective wear and safety procedures interfere with productivity. Thesepolicies are designed for your protection and the protection of your co-workers.The most non-productive employee is the one missing work because of an injury.
Accidents and injuries are expensive for the Company in terms of lost time,project delays, medical and insurance costs, lost workers and damage toequipment. But injuries are even more costly to employees. Work place illnessand injury caused by not following safety protocol can result in physicaldiscomfort for many years. A serious injury can end your career and freeze yourincome for the rest of your life. There are no raises or overtime earnings ondisability payments.
We require you to be safe in your work for your sake as well as the good ofthe Company and the well being of your co-workers. We believe an accident-freejob site is an achievable goal if we all remain safety conscious.
Our Safety Program includes three parts: Protection, Inspection andIntrospection.
Protection refers to the use of protective clothing, safety gear and safeequipment handling.
Inspection refers to the use of safety checks and reports to insure theprogram is being used.
Introspection is the process of reviewing documents and reports todetermine ways of making our work site safer.
This manual is divided into three parts covering these areas of the safetyprogram.
Include this basic, but complete, safety program for your employees.
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1. Are pot holders, gloves and mitts required when moving hot pots orcontainers?
2. Is it required to avoid overcrowding on range tops?
3. Are workers trained to set pot handles away from burners andmake sure the handles don’t protrude over the edge of the range?
4. Are workers trained to adjust burner flames to cover only thebottom of the pan?
5. Are workers trained to place sealed cooling pouches in boilingwater carefully to avoid spashing?
6. Is it prohibited to leave hot oil or grease unattended?
7. Are workers required to ask for help when moving or carrying aheavy pot of simmering liquid from a burner?
8. Are workers prohibited from using metal containers, foil, or utentilsin a microwave oven?
You’ll remember to check every potential safety hazard using this free checklist — the most comprehensive available.
supervisor’s manual offers Practical Guidance for managing employees and Communicating Policies
The best way to stop adverse employee action against your company is with consistent employee management practices. Consistent record-keeping, clear communication of policies, and adherance to established policies for every employee will keep you out of court more than a 500-page notebook full of legal jargon and intimidating language. Make sure your supervisors are on track to protect your company with the practical, employment law-based procedures and advice contained in Your Employee Handbook Supervisor’s Guide.
The Supervisor’s Guide is provided in Microsoft Word format for easy reading and printing, and is completely editable so you can add your own company-specific supervisory policies and print out copies on any laser or inkjet printer.
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Each policy contained in Your Employee Handbook is detailed and explained in the Supervisor’s Guide, with step-by-step instructions and procedures to make sure your new policies are implemented properly.
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More than just an explanation of policies, the Supervisor’s Guide contains practical advice on commonplace employment situations and problems. Drawn from our editor’s extensive human resources management background, these practical techniques will help you recognize and manage personnel problems before they become serious enough to jeopardize your business.
Scattered throughout the Supervisor’s Guide are “To Do Tips” — things you need to do to ensure compliance with federal employment laws or consistency in policy implementation. It’s the perfect companion publication to explain the policies you will implement with your purchase of Your Employee Handbook.
UseFUL ReFeRenCe CHARTsThe Supervisor’s Guide contains useful reference sheets, such as how to manage the
contents of each employee file and how long to keep employee records.
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Ask open-ended questions: “Tell me about your last position? What parts did youlike? Why did you leave? What three elements would your ideal job have?”
Do not ask personal questions: “Are you married? Do you have kids? Do youplan to get pregnant?” But if the information is volunteered, you may take note ofit.
Ask questions about personal interests: “We have a soft ball team. Are youinterested in sports? Do you have other hobbies?” Often these kinds of questionswill give you insight into the personal priorities of the applicant.
Keep the interview to about 45 minute for entry-level positions, and 90 minutesfor supervisory and management candidates.
Have the applicant talk to the department supervisor and give him a brief tour ofthe work area where he will be assigned.
For management positions, have two other managers meet with the applicant fora short time (15 minutes) to discuss how the two departments interact.
Verifying References
Verify all employment references thoroughly. Callprevious employers and ask if the dates of employmentare correct, ask about the position the person held, and ifthe ex-employee is eligible for rehire. Most companieswill verify these three bits of information. If an applicantis good, past employers will usually volunteer a lot ofinformation; if not, they will be very careful about givingout opinions or information; use this as a guide to theperson’s true performance with that employer.
Verify at least two previous employers. If the personhas not worked in a number of years, as in the case of afull-time mother re-entering the workforce, use personalor volunteer references.
The Reference Verification Form in the Companion Forms Package is designedto help make this task easier.
Making Your Decision
End the interview by thanking the applicant for their time. If they do not have thequalifications you are seeking, tell them at that time, being specific about thequalifications or skills they lack. If the candidate is a good prospect, but you haveothers to interview and consider, reveal that information and give them a specifictimeframe for getting back to them with a decision.
Remember, the good applicants get multiple offers. Don’t lose a good worker bydragging your feet. For entry-level positions, the best applicants find jobs within 4days of the start of their search. Be ready to act quickly if you find a quality person.
Letters of Hire
Every new employee should be given a letter of hire on his first day of work.Managers should have the letter sent to them two week prior to their start date. Thisletter should read something like this:
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Employee Record Retention Guide
All businesses are required to keep employee records for varying amounts of timedepending on the type of record being stored. The following chart listsrecommendations for retaining records:
Record Item Number of Years to Retain
Accident Reports and Injury Claims (Workers Compensation) 11 years
Age Work Certification Records (for minors) 3 years after termination
Applications (non-hires) 1 year
Attendance Records 4 years
COBRA Records 3 years
Employee Benefit Plans 2 years followingtermination of plan
Employment Advertisements 3 years
ERISA Retirement and Pension Records (Employee Retirement Income
Security Act)
Indefinitely
FMLA Records (Sect. 825.500 of the Code of Federal Regulations; Federal
Family and Medical Leave Act)
3 years
Form I-9 (Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986) 3 years after employ-
ment begins, or, 1 yearbeyond termination,whichever is later.
Form W-4 4 years after filing year
Labor Contracts Indefinitely
OSHA Logs (Occupational Safety and Health Act) 5 years following the end
of the year to which theyrelate, plus the currentyear
OSHA Training Documentation 3 years
Paychecks 8 years
Payroll Records (including name, address, social security number, wage rate,
number of hours worked daily, weekly gross wages, deductions, allowancesclaimed and net wages)
6 years
Personnel File Records (including applications, pre-employment tests,performance appraisals, rate changes, position changes, transfers, promotions,demotions, documentation of disciplinary actions, job descriptions)
6 years after termination
Employee Medical Records and Analysis (as required by OSHA, must be keptin a separate file)
The duration ofemployment, plus 30years
Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) or some identification of substance used orfound
The duration ofemployment, plus 30years
Records pertaining to unfair or discriminatory employment practices andAmericans with Disabilities Act
Until final disposition ofcharge or action
Useful guidelines on records retention and other human resources functions.
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FRee TeCHnICAL And PoLICy sUPPoRTWe’ve often been told by users that they feel there is actually a person behind the web site. Actually, there are several, and we’re all commited to supporting you in your purchase and use of Your Employee Handbook.
Problems sometimes happen with downloads and using the files, so we want to help resolve the problems just as quickly as possible We monitor e-mail seven days a week — even on holidays. You can even call to free, friendly telephone support. No secret e-mails or phone numbers you have to search to find. It’s all detailed in our e-mails to you after your purchase.
And if you have questions about a policy, or need a policy revised or written to fit a special need, just ask! We’ll be happy to research and create the policy you need. After all, we can include it in future updates for other users, so it benefits everyone!
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