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

Welcome

About Our Company

Contact Page

Purpose of Employee Handbook

Employment At-Will

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

Disability Accommodation

Discrimination, Harassment and Retaliation Prevention Handbook Statement [5+ Employees]

Harassment and Retaliation Prevention Handbook Statement [1-4 Employees]

Religious Accommodation

General Employment Practices

Access to Personnel Files and Payroll Records

Background Checks

Employee Classifications

Employment Eligibility and Work Authorization

Personal Data Changes

Reference Checks

Romantic and Family Relationships at Work

Voluntary Open Door Policy

Family Friendly Workplace (San Francisco)

Workplace Conduct

Attendance and Punctuality

Confidential Company Information

Conflicts of Interest

Contact With the Media

Outside Employment

Personal Appearance and Grooming

Personal Calls

Personal Electronic Devices

Reporting and Anti-Retaliation Policy

Social Media

Standards of Conduct

Time Off and Leaves of Absence

Time Off and Leaves of Absence

Bereavement Leave [1-4 Employees]

Bereavement Leave [5+ Employees]

Bone Marrow Donor Leave

Family Care and Medical Leave [5-49 Employees]

Family and Medical Leave [50+ Employees]

Family Military Leave

Organ Donor Leave

Sick Leave [Accrual Method]

Sick Leave [Lump Sum Method]

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 (Long Beach)

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

Reproductive Loss Leave

School or Child Care Activities Leave

School Discipline Leave

Supplemental Compensation for New Child Bonding (San Francisco) [20+ Employees]

Civil Air Patrol Leave

Emergency Responder Leave

Military Leave

Supplemental Compensation for Military Leave (San Francisco)

Crime Victim Leave [1-24 Employees]

Crime Victim Leave [25+ Employees]

Jury and Witness Duty Leave

Leave to Attend Judicial Proceedings Related to Certain Felonies

Leave To Attend Court Proceedings for Serious Crimes

Election Officer Leave

Time Off to Vote

Day of Rest

Floating Holidays

Holidays

Personal Leave

Vacation

Pay Practices

Business Travel and Reimbursement

Discussion of Wages

Lactation Accommodation

Lactation Accommodation (San Francisco)

Meal and Rest Periods

On-Call Policy

Overtime

Payment of Wages

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)

Work Schedules

Timekeeping

Performance Reviews

Employee Benefits

Benefits Overview

Disability Benefits

Educational Assistance Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Program

Family Leave Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Group Life Insurance

Matching Gift Program

Medical and Dental Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Same-Sex Marriages and Domestic Partnerships

Service Awards

Workers' Compensation

Safety and Security

Anti-Bullying

Anti-Violence

Cell Phone Use/Texting While Driving

Company's Right to Search

Drug-Free Workplace

Dual-Use Device Users

Driving for Company Business

Electronic Resources

Emergency Evacuation

Health and Safety

Inclement Weather/Office Closing

No Solicitation/Distribution of Literature

Recovery/Cool-Down Periods

Smoke-Free Workplace

Use of Company Equipment and Resources

Visitors

Weapons in the Workplace

Work-Related Injuries or Illnesses

Leaving the Company

Exit Interviews

References/Verifications of Employment

Return of Company Property

Separation from Employment

Acknowledgements

Acknowledgement and Receipt