You have heard it repeatedly—your organization needs an employee handbook. However, as an employer, maybe you only see the problems with having one. This article explains the top 10 reasons why you need an employee handbook, and how a handbook helps your organization.
1. Protects you in the event of a harassment or discrimination lawsuit
This is one of the first things employment attorneys look for once litigation arises. Having appropriate policies in an employee handbook shows that you took reasonable care to avoid unlawful behavior. If you are ever sued for retaliation, harassment or discrimination by a supervisor against an employee you may have an affirmative defense, but only if you have an adequate reporting policy.
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