Employee Handbook

ACM Employee Handbook - Available Free to All ACM Members Only XYZ COMPANY EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK FOR ALL EMPLOYEES This Employee Handbook and its managerial guidelines and policies supersede and replace all previous manuals and handbooks, and all other employment-related materials, practices, procedures, representations, or terms and conditions of employment (except written, individual employment agreements signed by the Employer), whether verbal or written. YOU MUST RETURN THIS HANDBOOK TO THE EMPLOYER UPON YOUR RETIREMENT, RESIGNATION OR TERMINATION FROM EMPLOYMENT. Allied Charities of Minnesota and Hinshaw & Culbertson For authorized reproduction and use only. not intended to provide legal advice.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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I. EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGMENT FORMS ................................. iii
     A. Employee's Copy of Acknowledgment Form.................... iii
     B. Employer's Copy of Acknowledgment Form.................... iv

II. INTRODUCTION TO XYZ COMPANY EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK................. 1
A. Introductory Statement.................................... 1
B. At-Will Employment........................................ 1

III. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICIES........................ 2
A. Equal Employment Opportunity ............................. 2
B. Prohibition of Harassment ................................ 2

IV. GUIDELINES REGARDING CONDUCT AND DISCIPLINE................... 4
     A. Guidelines Regarding Employee Conduct and Discipline...... 4
     B. Resolution of Complaints: Let's Work Together............. 7
     C. Testing................................................... 8
     D. Absenteeism/Tardiness..................................... 8
     E. Inclement Weather ........................................ 9
     F. Moonlighting.............................................. 9
     G. False Claims............................................. 10

V. COMPENSATION AND HOUR POLICIES................................ 10
     A. Introductory Period ..................................... 10
     B. Resignation/Termination ................................. 10
     C. Promotions and Transfers ................................ 11
     D. Layoff.............,..................................... 11
     E. Workday and Break Policies .............................. 12
     F. Overtime ................................................ 12
     G. Payroll Information ..................................... 13
     H. Payroll Deductions ...................................... 13

VI. OTHER OPERATING POLICIES..................................... 13
     A. Alcohol.................................................. 13
     B. Drugs.................................................... 14
     C. Solicitation and Distribution ........................... 15
     D. Safety and Health ....................................... 15
     E. Dress Code .............................................. 16
     F. Bulletin Boards ......................................... 17
     G. Notice on Searches....................................... 17
     H. Access to Personnel Files ............................... 17
     I. Employee Parking......................................... 18
     J. Employer Vehicles........................................ 18
     K. Physical Examination..................................... 19
     L. Confidentiality.......................................... 20
     M. Visitors................................................. 20
     N. Smoking Policy........................................... 20
     O. Travel and Reimbursable Expenses......................... 20
     P. Employment of Relatives.................................. 21
     Q. Special Provisions Regarding Lawful Gambling Employees... 21

VII. EMPLOYEE BENEFITS ADDENDUM.................................. 27
     A. Vacations................................................ 27
     B. Holidays................................................. 28
     C. Personal Leave........................................... 29
     D. Family and Medical Leave of Absence...................... 29
     E. Parental Leave........................................... 32
          1. Eligibility......................................... 32
          2. Prior Notification.................................. 32
          3. Unpaid Nature of Leave ............................. 33
          4. Continuation of Health Coverage and Benefits........ 33
          5. Return From Leave and Reinstatement................. 33
          6. At-Will Status Maintained .......................... 33
     F. Sick or Injured Child Care Leave......................... 33
     G. School Conference and Activities Leave................... 33
     H. Military Leave .......................................... 34
     I. Funeral Leave............................................ 34
     J. Jury Duty Leave ......................................... 36
     K. Political Convention and Precinct Caucus Leave........... 36
     L. Election Day Leave....................................... 37
     M. Election Judge Leave .................................... 37
     N. Disability Leaves........................................ 37
     O. Leave of Absence Time Limitations and Impact
        Upon Employee Benefits................................... 38
     P. Social Security, Unemployment Compensation,
        Workers Compensation..................................... 38
     Q. Insurance, Etc........................................... 38
     R. Extension of Health and Life Insurance Coverage (COBRA) . 39
     S. Benefits in General ..................................... 39