How to Create an Employee Handbook

Author: Douglas Zucker, Bauch Zucker Hatfield LLC

It is important for employers to document policies and procedures in writing to ensure consistency in employee management as well as to make sure that all employees and supervisors are familiar with their rights and obligations with respect to the employer. Creating employee handbooks is an excellent way to collect and assemble all employment-related policies in a single document and to present that information to employees and supervisors. When properly drafted, handbooks can be a helpful tool for employers. However, improperly drafted handbooks can lead to potential liability, creating the risk of legal claims based on the handbook content.