California Employee Handbook - Protects Assets, Prevents Lawsuits

     "My lawyer recommended that I get an updated Employee Handbook.   
     This one hit the nail on the head.  It's very professionally written, 
     tailored for my state and gives me the type of protection that I need.
     I'm very satisfied."      Lin -  Focus Your Plan, Inc.

 
 
 
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our employee handbook and policies
 

 

Includes Mandatory California New Hire and Termination Forms

   
     California Employee Handbook in English and Spanish 

    FREE Customization:

    35 Legal Forms and HR Forms:  for Pre-employment to termination.

         Proper documentation is crucial in documenting employee performance and protecting 
         your business. If you don’t document properly, how will you prove you were compliant? 

        •  Employment Application with Employee At Will Acknowledgment
            including U.S. Supreme Court approved Arbitration Provision - 
               First step in enforcing At Will Employment.  Job applicant claims against the employer
               go to Arbitration instead of going to court, which is less expensive for the employer.  

        •  Confidentiality Agreement - Job applicant must sign this agreement before 
               discussing employer’s confidential and proprietary information.  

        •  Drug & Alcohol Testing Consent and Release

        •  Authorization & Release for Driver’s License & Criminal Background Check

        •  Job Offer Letter

        •  4 Forms for Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act Requirements:
              --  Authorization to Obtain Consumer Credit Report - 
                   this form must be used where credit information is sought in making employment decisions.
              --  Initial Credit Report Disclosure -
                   this form must be used where credit information is sought in making employment decisions.
              --  Pre Adverse Action Notice -
                   this form requires that job applicants receive a copy of the Credit Report and have an opportunity
                   to explain any negative or derogatory information found in the report.  
              --  Adverse Action Notice -
                   this form must be used if the Credit Report is used in making an employment decision, the
                   purpose must be given to the applicant if employment is denied or terminated.
                 

        •  New Hire Checklist - Verifies that all necessary information is in the personnel file.  Assures 
               that items such as medical records be kept separate and confidential.

        •  Acknowledgment of Receipt of Employee Handbook & At Will Employment –
            Reinforces At Will Employment and documents that new employees received the Employee    
               Handbook, which is crucial in protecting the employer against employee lawsuits.

        •  At Will Employment Agreement – Reinforces At Will Employment and protects the 
               confidentiality of company information.

        •  Non-Solicitation Agreement – Prevents employees who leave the company from soliciting 
               business from customers, using suppliers and hiring your employees.  Also provides that any 
               inventions or improvements to your companies business belongs only to your company.

        •  Non-Compete Agreement – Prevents employees either during their employment or after 
               leaving your company from competing with your company for a specified period of time.

        •  I-9  English and Spanish.  Spanish form can be used only in Puerto Rico or as a guide for 
              Spanish-speaking employees.  

        •  Property Receipt Form - Keeps track of company property issued to employees.

        •  Employee Evaluation with Employment At Will Notice 

        •  Employee Conflict of Interest Statement – Annual confirmation that employees are 
               acting in the best interest of the company.

        •  Change of Personal Information Report

        •  Employee Warning and Disciplinary Action Report with Employment At Will Notice

   Policy Update Club Membership:  English & Spanish FREE for 1 year   

   Federal Trade Commission Notice to Users of Credit Reports 

   Federal Trade Commission Facts for Businesses Using Credit Reports

  
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