California Handbook: Table of Contents
How to Use This Table of Contents
This table of contents consists of links to all the policy statements available for California along with national statements which may also be considered for inclusion in a California handbook. They have been set forth in a proposed order with suggested categories. For certain policy statements where the interplay between federal and state law is more complicated, federal requirements have been integrated with California law within the language of the policy statement itself.
To determine whether a policy statement should be included in your handbook, consult the "When to Include" section found within each policy statement.
Below is a sample proposed table of contents for a California-specific employee handbook.
General Information
Commitment to Diversity
Accommodation for Adult Literacy Programs
Accommodation for Drug or Alcohol Treatment or Rehabilitation
Accommodation for Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault or Stalking
Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Prevention Handbook Statement [5+ Employees]
Harassment and Retaliation Prevention Handbook Statement [1-4 Employees]
General Employment Practices
Access to Personnel Files and Payroll Records
Employment Eligibility and Work Authorization
Romantic and Family Relationships at Work
Family Friendly Workplace (San Francisco)
Workplace Conduct
Confidential Company Information
Personal Appearance and Grooming
Reporting and Anti-Retaliation Policy
Time Off and Leaves of Absence
Time Off and Leaves of Absence
Bereavement Leave [1-4 Employees]
Bereavement Leave [5+ Employees]
Family Care and Medical Leave [5-49 Employees]
Family and Medical Leave [50+ Employees]
Paid Sick Leave (Berkeley) [1-24 Employees; Accrual Method]
Paid Sick Leave (Berkeley) [25+ Employees; Accrual Method]
Paid Sick Leave (Emeryville) [1-55 Employees; Accrual Method]
Paid Sick Leave (Emeryville) [1-55 Employees; Lump Sum Method]
Paid Sick Leave (Emeryville) [56+ Employees; Accrual Method]
Paid Sick Leave (Emeryville) [56+ Employees; Lump Sum Method]
Paid Sick Leave (Los Angeles) [Accrual Method]
Paid Sick Leave (Los Angeles) [Lump Sum Method]
Paid Time Off - Hotel Workers (Los Angeles)
Unpaid Sick Time - Hotel Workers (Los Angeles)
Paid Sick Leave (Oakland) [1-9 Employees; Accrual Method]
Paid Sick Leave (Oakland) [10+ Employees; Accrual Method]
Paid Sick and Safe Time (San Diego) [Accrual Method]
Paid Sick and Safe Leave (San Francisco) [1-9 Employees; Accrual Method]
Paid Sick and Safe Leave (San Francisco) [10+ Employees; Accrual Method]
Public Health Emergency Leave (San Francisco)
Paid Sick Leave (Santa Monica) [1-25 Employees; Accrual Method]
Paid Sick Leave (Santa Monica) [26+ Employees; Accrual Method]
Paid Sick Leave (Santa Monica) [1-25 Employees; Lump Sum Method]
Paid Sick Leave (Santa Monica) [26+ Employees; Lump Sum Method]
Paid Leave and Unpaid Sick Leave (West Hollywood)
Pregnancy and Pregnancy-Related Disabilities Leave and Accommodation
School or Child Care Activities Leave
Supplemental Compensation for New Child Bonding (San Francisco) [20+ Employees]
Supplemental Compensation for Military Leave (San Francisco)
Crime Victim Leave [1-24 Employees]
Crime Victim Leave [25+ Employees]
Leave to Attend Judicial Proceedings Related to Certain Felonies
Leave To Attend Court Proceedings for Serious Crimes
Pay Practices
Business Travel and Reimbursement
Lactation Accommodation (San Francisco)
Schedules and Hours (Berkeley)
Schedules, Hours and Retention of Retail and Fast Food Workers (Emeryville)
Schedules, Hours and Retention of Retail Workers (Los Angeles)
Schedules, Hours and Retention of Retail Workers (San Francisco)
Scheduling for Part-Time Employees (San Jose)
Employee Benefits
Educational Assistance Programs
Same-Sex Marriages and Domestic Partnerships
Safety and Security
Cell Phone Use/Texting While Driving
Inclement Weather/Office Closing
No Solicitation/Distribution of Literature
Use of Company Equipment and Resources
Work-Related Injuries or Illnesses
Leaving the Company
References/Verifications of Employment