Handbook for Small Employer

HRKF

I have been asked to work on a handbook for a small employer.
The company has less than 10 employees. Many of the EEO laws
don't apply to him, but he would like to put them in anyway.
Many of the typical EEO policies for Sexual Harrassment, ADA, etc.
are complex with significant complaint procedures. He can't possibly
maintain processes like this and he doesn't have an HR person.
How would you approach this? Can I put a small modified version
in the handbook for these areas just to show he supports these
regulations? Any suggestions are appreciated.

Rodney

Look at the handbook more as a guideline & an orientation tool. As a consultant, I have put together a couple of handbooks for small employers. Does this client have growth plans? Whether he has growth plans or not, you can put a brief statement about each. For example, you could say something that even though the employer does not meet all the federal requirements, they do believe in these practices. Then give a brief overview of each (brief is key). When you are finished make sure the client can, & will, abide by what is written.

Contact me if you wish to discuss further.

eliseb

On this web site under HR tools there is a great sample handbook. I think it will help you.

Forum2

Back in 9/03 you indicated that there was a great sample handbook under HR tools. Is it still there?

System

We have sample policies in the Subscribers Area of this website. Just [url]http://www.hrhero.com/img/v3-menu-login.gif[/url] and scroll down the middle of the page.

James Sokolowski
HRhero.com