Employee Handbooks

All Items: Safety and Security

  • Emergency Evacuation Handbook Statement: California

    California employers that want to provide an overview of the evacuation procedures set forth in the emergency action plan should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

  • Recovery/Cool-Down Periods Handbook Statement: California

    California employers that have employees who perform work outside should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

  • Weapons in the Workplace Handbook Statement: California

    California employers seeking to make clear to employees that possession of firearms and other weapons in the workplace is strictly prohibited and to help prevent workplace violence should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

  • Work-Related Injuries or Illnesses Handbook Statement: California

    California employers seeking to communicate to employees that workers' compensation insurance is available and instruct them to promptly report any work-related injury or illness should consider including a model policy statement in their handbook.

  • Smoke-Free Workplace Handbook Statement: New Jersey

    New Jersey employers with enclosed workplace areas are covered by the smoke-free workplace law and should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

  • Cell Phone Use/Texting While Driving Handbook Statement: New Jersey

    New Jersey employers seeking to show their compliance with New Jersey's law regarding use of handheld wireless telephones and other electronic devices while driving, to promote driving safety and to limit liability from accidents involving employees who are driving and using electronic devices for business-related purposes should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

  • Smoke-Free Workplace Handbook Statement: Washington

    Washington employers with enclosed workplace areas seeking to inform employees that smoking is prohibited in the workplace and to demonstrate compliance with Washington law should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

  • Weapons in the Workplace Handbook Statement: Maine

    Maine employers wishing to limit or prohibit weapons in the workplace should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

  • Cell Phone Use/Texting While Driving Handbook Statement: Hawaii

    Hawaii employers seeking to show their compliance with Hawaii's law regarding use of handheld electronic devices while driving, to promote driving safety and to limit liability from accidents involving employees who are driving and using electronic devices for business-related purposes or in a company-owned vehicle should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

  • Weapons in the Workplace Handbook Statement: Illinois

    Illinois employers wishing to limit or prohibit weapons in the workplace should consider including this model policy statement in their handbook.

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National and state employee handbook articles with guidance and policy statements for employers relating to safety and security.