Employee Handbooks In today’s highly regulated workplace, an employee handbook that clearly sets forth the employer’s policies and procedures is indispensable for many reasons. First, it enables the employer to prove compliance with major federal laws, including FMLA, FCRA, anti-discrimination statutes, and a host of others. Second, it enables the employer to set forth important rules and benefits in a clear and concise manner. Finally, a properly written handbook allows the employer to set expectations for employee behavior and administer those expectations in a fair and consistent manner. Click here for state-compliant handbooks for sale. Employment Applications Employment applications give employers the best opportunity to screen applicants and hire only the best. Today, it is often as important to avoid hiring the worst applicants. A well-designed employment application allows employers to make wise choices about applicant qualifications without running afoul of state and federal prohibitions. Click here for a free, state-compliant employment application. Employment At Will/Arbitration Agreements The “employment at will” doctrine permits the employment relationship to end without requiring a defined, articulated reason. Today, many states have carved out exceptions to the employment at will doctrine which make it more difficult for an employer to end the employment relationship unilaterally. A well-drafted agreement may overcome these prohibitions in many states. Click here for a free, state-compliant at will employment agreement. In addition, an arbitration agreement can help avoid costly litigation of employment-related claims. Such agreements, however, must be very carefully drafted and implemented. Click here for a free arbitration agreement. FPHR Consulting also offers a number of products to assist employers with compliance with the myriad federal laws and regulations affecting the employment relationship. Click here for more information about our federal compliance products. For HR training products and a host of HR services, visit our sister company, PreventionPoint. FPHR Consulting offers many useful products divided into State specific, and Federal categories. HOME  |  PRODUCTS  |  ABOUT US  |  CONTACT US  |  DISCLAIMER © Copyright 2003