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This handbook is intended to assist you in creating your own custom employee handbook. The actual polices and procedures of your business may vary due to the size of the company, the number of employees, benefits offered and other factors. The handbook is therefore intentionally broad, and should be modified and supplemented to accurately reflect your individual company’s needs.  \nWhile the information provided within this handbook is intended to be complete and accurate, it should not be considered legal advice. Employment laws vary from state to state, and it would be impracticable to provide a detailed employment handbook tailored to each locale. The authors and publishers cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. This handbook is provided with the understanding that neither the authors nor the publishers are supplying legal or professional advice.  \nThe guidance and participation of a good attorney is invaluable when creating an effective employee handbook. For more information, contact an employment attorney licensed to practice in your area. If you need assistance in finding an attorney, visit the [American Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at](American Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at www.abanet.org/legalservices/)[ ](American Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at www.abanet.org/legalservices/)[www.abanet.org/legalservices/](American Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at www.abanet.org/legalservices/)[ ](American Bar Association Lawyer Referral Service at www.abanet.org/legalservices/)[lris/directory.html](lris/directory.html or contact)[ or contact](lris/directory.html or contact) ([800](800)) [285-2221 for your state or county bar](285-2221 for your state or county bar) association.  \nThe NFIB Legal Foundation is a 501(c)(3), nonprofit, public interest law firm dedicated to the principles of justice and equity for small business. The Legal Foundation protects the rights of America’s small-business owners by providing guidance on legal issues and by ensuring that the voice of small business is heard in the nation’s courts. The Legal Foundation does not rely on NFIB Member dues. Rather, the Foundation is supported through individual contributions. For more information on the Foundation’s courtroom activity or how to support this worthy cause, please call (800) 552-6342 or visit the “Get More Involved” section of the NFIB’[s homepage at ](s homepage at www.nfib.com)[www.nfib.com](s homepage at www.nfib.com).  \nNational Federation of Independent Business 1201 F. Street NW, Suite 200 * Washington, DC 20004 * 202-554-9000  \nThe purpose of an employee handbook is to orient new employees with the company. It is a resource that provides answers for the most frequently asked employee questions. Besides informing new employees about company policy, a good handbook emphasizes the at-will nature of the employment and the company’s disciplinary and termination rights. Most importantly, it is a declaration of the employer’s rights and expectations.  \nTo prepare a handbook, review your company’s policies. Decide which policies are fundamental, which need adjustment and which should be removed. This model handbook is intended to help in that review process. In addition, the model handbook may include policies that your company does not. In some cases, a specific policy that has been included in the model handbook might not apply to your company. For instance, if your company does not offer health insurance to your employees, you would not include a section on health insurance or COBRA. 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