Employee Handbook Review Checklist

Summary

This checklist highlights the main points to consider when reviewing employee handbooks (also known as employee manuals). It also addresses major provisions of an employee handbook. In addition to setting employee expectations, a well-crafted handbook is essential to limiting an employer's exposure to lawsuits, as plaintiffs' attorneys are eager to use poorly-drafted handbooks to support their clients' claims. Use the following guidelines to ensure that the employer's employee handbook maximally shields it from liability and assures the smooth functioning of its business.