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Table of Contents

  • Introduction

  • Employment Status

    • At-Will Employment

    • Classifications of Employees

    • Orientation

    • Employment of Relatives/Employees Dating

    • Personnel Records/References

    • Personal Information

  • Workweek and Daily Schedule

    • Workweek and Scheduling

    • Rest and Meal Periods

  • Compensation

    • Pay Periods and Paydays

    • Payroll Deductions

    • Exempt Employees/Pay on a Salaried Basis

    • Shift Differentials

    • Overtime

    • Timekeeping

    • Performance Appraisals

    • Expense Reimbursement

  • Employee Relations

    • Equal Employment Opportunity

    • Reasonable Accommodation - Disabilities

    • Anti-Harassment

  • Employee Responsibilities [or Work Rules]

    • Attendance and Tardiness

    • Personal Appearance

    • Name Tag or Identification

    • Smoking

    • Employee Use of Vehicles

    • Conflict of Interest

    • Moonlighting or Secondary Employment

    • Gratuities

    • Alcohol and Drug Use

    • External Communications

    • Electronic Communication

    • Blogging

    • Weapons and Explosives

    • Workplace Violence

    • Confidential Information

    • Standards of Conduct

    • Examples of Workplace Misconduct

    • Complaint Resolution Procedure

  • Employee Change of Status and Termination

    • Transfers and Promotions

    • Temporary Transfer Before Childbirth

    • Termination of Employment

    • Final Pay Upon Termination

  • Employee Services

    • Bulletin Boards and E-mail System

    • Employee Parking

    • Carpools and Mass Transit

    • Personal Mail and Copying/Facsimile

    • Personal Possessions

  • Safety And Security

    • Solicitations

    • Safety

    • Security

    • Accidents and Accident Reports

    • Emergencies

    • Inspections and Searches

  • Benefits

    • Group Insurance Programs

    • Group Health Insurance

    • Life Insurance

    • Other Benefits

    • Dependent Care Reimbursement Program

    • Cafeteria or Flexible Benefits Program

    • Deferred Compensation

    • Retirement Program(s)

    • Tuition Reimbursement Program

    • Employee Assistance and Counseling

    • Dependent Care Resources and Referral

  • Time Off

    • Holidays

    • Vacation

    • Sick Leave

    • Bereavement Leave

    • Time Off For Voting

    • Consolidated Annual Leave or Paid Time Off "PTO"

    • Domestic Violence Leave [California]

    • Domestic Violence Leave [Washington]

    • Domestic Violence Leave [Oregon]

    • Unpaid Leaves Of Absence for Personal Reasons

    • Family And Medical Leave

    • Non-FMLA Medical Leave

    • Maternity/Disability Leave

    • Additional Parental Leave [WA, CA, OR]

    • Jury Duty

    • Military Leave Of Absence

    • Military Spousal Leave [Washington]

    • Military Spousal Leave [California]

    • Volunteer Civil Service Leave [California]

    • Victims of Crime Leave [California]

    • Time Off to Attend School Activities [California]

  • Employee's Statement of Understanding

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