The employee handbook, written once, right.

Twelve sections.

Not every company needs every section on day one. These are the ones most handbooks include, roughly in this order.

• 1. Welcome and at-will
  A short welcome, how to use the handbook, and the at-will statement where it applies.
• 2. Equal opportunity
  Your commitment to equal employment and reasonable accommodation.
• 3. Anti-harassment
  What's prohibited, how to report it, how it's investigated, and no retaliation.
• 4. Conduct
  Expected behavior, conflicts of interest, and how issues are addressed.
• 5. Hours and pay
  Schedules, timekeeping, overtime, meal and rest breaks, and pay days.
• 6. Time off
  PTO or vacation, sick leave, holidays, and how to request time.
• 7. Leaves of absence
  Family, medical, pregnancy, military, jury duty, voting, and others required by law.
• 8. Benefits overview
  A summary that refers to the plan documents.
• 9. Remote and hybrid work
  Expectations, equipment, expenses, and security.
• 10. Technology and confidentiality
  Acceptable use, privacy expectations, and protecting company information.
• 11. Safety
  Workplace safety, violence prevention, and reporting injuries.
• 12. Leaving the company
  Notice, final pay, returning property, and the signed acknowledgment.