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Workplace Rules

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    Handbook Templates

    Emergency Evacuation Handbook Statement

    Employers who want to provide an overview of the evacuation procedures set forth in a written emergency action plan should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

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    Driving for Company Business Handbook Statement

    Employers that provide employees with a vehicle or require employees to drive for business should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

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    Cell Phone Use/Texting While Driving Handbook Statement

    Employers with employees who drive for work-related purposes, use a company-issued electronic device while driving or who are likely to use a personal device for work-related reasons while driving should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

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    Inclement Weather / Office Closing Handbook Statement

    Employers seeking to advise employees how to proceed in case of bad weather should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

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    On-Call Pay Handbook Statement

    Employers covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) seeking to establish terms and procedures for on-call time should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

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    Business Travel and Reimbursement Handbook Statement

    Employers seeking to advise employees of when they will provide reimbursement for business travel and help employees maintain reasonable limits on business expenses should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

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    Time Off and Leaves of Absence Handbook Statement

    Employers seeking to provide an overview of the paid and unpaid time off available to employees should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

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    Holidays Handbook Statement

    Employers seeking to advise employees which holidays are observed and the circumstances under which employees will receive holiday pay should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

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    Floating Holidays Handbook Statement

    Employers seeking to advise employees that they provide floating holidays and the circumstances under which those holidays will accrue, carry over and/or be forfeited or paid upon termination of employment should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

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    Handbook Templates

    Performance Reviews Handbook Statement

    Employers seeking to provide employees with information on the review process including a description of the employer's philosophy on performance reviews, how often they are conducted and whether employment decisions will be made based on the performance review should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

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HR guidance on implementing work rules that effectively address employer objectives and provide employees and supervisors with guidance as to acceptable and unacceptable workplace conduct.