Employee handbook template · made by readywhen · https://readywhen.ai/employee-handbook-template

NOTE: This is a starting template, not legal advice. Employment law varies by
country and region. Have a local employment lawyer or HR adviser review your
handbook before you rely on it.

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK · [Company name]
Version: [x.x] · Last updated: [date] · Owner: [name]

1. WELCOME & ABOUT US
   Who we are, what we do, and how we like to work. Keep it human.

2. EMPLOYMENT BASICS
   Contract types, probation, working hours, where work happens
   (office / remote / hybrid), and how changes are agreed.

3. PAY & BENEFITS
   When and how people are paid, expenses, pension/retirement,
   and any perks. Point to the detailed policy where one exists.

4. TIME OFF
   Holiday allowance and how to book it, sick leave, parental leave,
   and public holidays. Be specific about the process.

5. CONDUCT & EXPECTATIONS
   How we treat each other, conflicts of interest, gifts,
   and use of company equipment and accounts.

6. COMMUNICATION & TOOLS
   Which tools we use for what, response-time expectations,
   and meeting norms.

7. HEALTH, SAFETY & WELLBEING
   Workplace safety basics, remote-work setup, and where to get support.

8. DATA & CONFIDENTIALITY
   What's confidential, how we handle customer and personal data,
   and what happens to access when someone leaves.

9. GRIEVANCES & DISCIPLINARY
   How to raise a concern, who to raise it with, and the steps
   we follow. Check local legal requirements here.

10. LEAVING
   Notice periods, handover expectations, and returning equipment.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
   I confirm I have read and understood this handbook.
   Name: [...] · Signature: [...] · Date: [...]

Employee handbook template · made by readywhen · https://readywhen.ai/employee-handbook-template