





                               [Company]

                                Employee
                                 Manual



                             [Month, Year]
                          Welcome to [Company]

[]  Edit this letter as needed, and print it on company letterhead, if
possible.

[]  Consider signing each letter personally if the number of employees
isn't prohibitive.

Dear [x]:

We're very happy to welcome you to [Company]. Thank you for joining
us! We want you to feel that your association with [Company] will be a
mutually beneficial and pleasant one.

You have joined an organization that has established an outstanding
reputation for quality products/services. Credit for this goes to
every one of our employees. We hope you, too, will find satisfaction
and take pride in your work here.

This Manual provides answers to most of the questions you may have
about [Company]'s benefit programs, as well as the company policies
and procedures we abide by -- our responsibilities to you and your
responsibilities to [Company]. If anything is unclear, please discuss
the matter with your manager. You are responsible for reading and
understanding this Employee Manual, and your performance evaluations
will reflect your adherence to [Company] policies. In addition to
clarifying responsibilities, we hope this Employee Manual also gives
you an indication of [Company]'s interest in the welfare of all who
work here.

From time to time, the information included in our Employee Manual may
change. Every effort will be made to keep you informed through
suitable lines of communication, including postings on the company
bulletin boards and/or notices sent directly to you in-house.

Compensation and personal satisfaction gained from doing a job well
are only some of the reasons most people work. Most likely, many other
factors count among your reasons for working -- pleasant relationships
and working conditions, career development and promotion
opportunities, and health benefits are just a few. [Company] is
committed to doing its part to assure you of a satisfying work
experience.

I extend to you my personal best wishes for your success and happiness
at [Company].

Sincerely,





[x], President
[Company]


                       You're Part of Our Team...

[]  This sample includes references to an "in-house safety inspection
program," the use of "outside safety consulting firms," and a
"substance abuse policy." If any or all of these are not applicable to
your company, be sure to delete the reference(s).

As a member of [Company]'s team, you will be expected to contribute
your talents and energies to improve the environment and quality of
the company, as well as the company's products/services. In return,
you will be given opportunities to grow and advance in your career.

[Company] is dedicated to two standards:

1.  To provide our customers with the best quality products/services
at the best prices with the best service.

2.  To provide you with wages and benefits comparable to others doing
similar work within the industry and within the region.

At [Company], we always put safety first. We believe it is our duty to
provide you with as safe a workplace as we possibly can. For your
protection, we have an in-house safety inspection program and we
enlist the services of outside safety consulting firms. We also have a
substance abuse policy, because you have a right to know you can
depend on your co-workers.

The only things we require for employment, compensation, advancement,
and benefits are performance and a good team attitude; however, all
employment at [Company] is "at will." No one will be denied
opportunities or benefits on the basis of age, sex, color, race,
creed, national origin, religious persuasion, marital status,
political belief, or disability that does not prohibit performance of
essential job functions; nor will anyone receive special treatment for
those reasons.



                 Your Various Benefits With [Company]

[]  Be sure to delete references to any benefits that are not
applicable to your company.

You may not have thought about it, but the value of your benefits
amounts to a considerable sum each year in addition to the wages or
salary you earn.

These are just some of the benefits [Company] provides for eligible
employees each year:


Annual Party or Outing

Credit Union Membership

Dental Insurance

Disability Leave of Absence

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Purchases (Discounts on Company Merchandise)

Funeral (Bereavement) Leave

Group Term Life Insurance

Health Care/Hospitalization Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacations

Personal Leave of Absence

Profit Sharing Plan

Retirement Plan

Service Awards

Short-Term Disability Insurance

Sick Leave

Social Security

Unemployment Compensation Insurance

Workers' Compensation Insurance


That's a lot to think about!




                        Purpose of This Manual

This Manual has been prepared to inform you about [Company]'s history,
philosophy, employment practices, and policies, as well as the
benefits provided to you as a valued employee and the conduct expected
from you.

No employee manual can answer every question, nor would we want to
restrict the normal question and answer interchange among us. It is in
our person-to-person conversations that we can better know each other,
express our views, and work together in a harmonious relationship.

We hope this Manual will help you feel comfortable with us. We depend
on you -- your success is our success. Please don't hesitate to ask
questions. Your manager will gladly answer them. We believe you will
enjoy your work and your fellow employees here. We also believe you
will find [Company] a good place to work.

We ask that you read this Manual carefully, and refer to it whenever
questions arise. We also suggest that you take it home so your family
can become familiar with [Company] and our policies.

[Company]'s policies, benefits and rules, as explained in this Manual,
may be changed from time to time as business, employment legislation,
and economic conditions dictate. If and when provisions are changed,
you will be given replacement pages for those that have become
outdated. A copy will also be placed on our bulletin boards.




                                Notice

[]  Some attorneys suggest placing this notice in the front of the
Employee Manual.

The policies in this Manual are to be considered as guidelines.
[Company], at its option, may change, delete, suspend or discontinue
any part or parts of the policies in this Manual at any time without
prior notice. Any such action shall apply to existing as well as
future employees with continued employment being the consideration
between the employer and employee. Employees may not accrue
eligibility for monetary benefits that they have not earned through
actual time spent at work. Employees shall not accrue eligibility for
any benefits, rights, or privileges beyond the last day worked. No one
other than the President of [Company] may alter or modify any of the
policies in this Manual. No statement or promise by a supervisor,
manager, or department head may be interpreted as a change in policy
nor will it constitute an agreement with an employee.

Should any provision in this Employee Manual be found to be
unenforceable and invalid, such finding does not invalidate the entire
Employee Manual, but only the subject provision.

This manual replaces (supersedes) all other previous manuals for
[Company] as of [Month, Year].



                       Receipt & Acknowledgement
                      of [Company] Employee Manual

[]  We recommend that you require all present and newly-hired
employees to sign a release stating that they have been given a copy
of the Manual and agree to abide by it. Your statement should
reiterate your continued right and prerogative to make and change the
policies of [Company] as you see fit.

[]  For most employees in exempt positions and certain sensitive non-
exempt positions, we recommend the Employment Agreement provided as
part of AgreeMentor(tm), a collection of plain-English business
agreements. See the Catalog section in the back of the
EmployeeManualMaker Reference Guide for a detailed description. You
can customize the Employment Agreement to refer to your Employee
Manual.

This Employee Manual is an important document intended to help you
become acquainted with [Company]. This Manual will serve as a guide;
it is not the final word in all cases. Individual circumstances may
call for individual attention.

Because the general business atmosphere of [Company] and economic
conditions are always changing, the contents of this Manual may be
changed at any time at the discretion of [Company]. No changes in any
benefit, policy or rule will be made without due consideration of the
mutual advantages, disadvantages, benefits and responsibilities such
changes will have on you as an employee and on [Company].

Please read the following statements and sign below to indicate your
receipt and acknowledgement of the [Company] Employee Manual.

*  I have received and read a copy of the [Company] Employee Manual. I
understand that the policies, rules and benefits described in it are
subject to change at the sole discretion of [Company] at any time. I
understand that this manual replaces (supersedes) all other previous
manuals for [Company] as of [Month, Year].

*  I further understand that my employment is terminable at will,
either by myself or [Company], regardless of the length of my
employment or the granting of benefits of any kind, including but not
limited to profit sharing benefits which provide for vesting based
upon length of employment.

*  I understand that no contract of employment other than "at will"
has been expressed or implied, and that no circumstances arising out
of my employment will alter my "at will" employment relationship
unless expressed in writing, with the understanding specifically set
forth and signed by myself and the President of [Company].

*  I am aware that during the course of my employment confidential
information will be made available to me, i.e., product designs,
marketing strategies, customer lists, pricing policies and other
related information. I understand that this information is critical to
the success of [Company] and must not be given out or used outside of
[Company]'s premises or with non-[Company] employees. In the event of
termination of employment, whether voluntary or involuntary, I hereby
agree not to utilize or exploit this information with any other
individual or company.

*  I understand that, should the content be changed in any way,
[Company] may require an additional signature from me to indicate that
I am aware of and understand any new policies.

*  I understand that my signature below indicates that I have read and
understand the above statements and have received a copy of the
[Company] Employee Manual.




_____________________________           _____________________________
Employee's Printed Name                 Position


_____________________________           ______________
Employee's Signature                    Date


_____________________________           ______________
Manager's Signature                     Date


The signed original copy of this agreement should be given to your
manager -- it will be filed in your personnel file.




                           Table of Contents

[]  After editing your manual, you'll need to insert the appropriate
page numbers.

An Overview of [Company]

About [Company]                                                  xx
[Company] Organization Chart                                     xx
What You Can Expect From [Company]                               xx
What [Company] Expects From You                                  xx

1. Employment

Personnel Administration                                         xx

  Your Personnel File                                            xx

Employment Classifications                                       xx

  Full-Time Employees                                            xx
  Part-Time Employees                                            xx
  Temporary Employees                                            xx
  "Non-Exempt" and "Exempt" Employees                            xx

Employment Policies                                              xx

  Anniversary Date                                               xx
  Aptitude & Ability Tests                                       xx
  At Will Employment                                             xx
  Bonding Requirement                                            xx
  Business Hours                                                 xx
  Confidential Information                                       xx
  Credit Investigation                                           xx
  Customer Relations                                             xx
  Driver's License & Driving Record                              xx
  Equal Employment Opportunity                                   xx
  Former Employees                                               xx
  Harassment                                                     xx
  Health Examinations                                            xx
  How You Were Selected                                          xx
  Introductory Period                                            xx
  Job Descriptions                                               xx
  Knowledge of [Company]                                         xx
  Non-Compete Agreement                                          xx
  Outside Employment                                             xx
  Proof of U.S. Citizenship and/or Right to Work                 xx
  Relatives                                                      xx
  Salesperson Agreement                                          xx
  Security Checks                                                xx
  Spouse Accepts Employment From a Competitor                    xx
  Spouse Works for a Competitor                                  xx
  We Need Your Ideas                                             xx

Standards of Conduct                                             xx

  Disciplinary Actions                                           xx
  Dismissal                                                      xx

2. Compensation & Performance

Wage & Salary Policies                                           xx

  Call Back Pay                                                  xx
  Computing Pay                                                  xx
  Deductions From Paycheck (Mandatory)                           xx
  Deductions (Other)/Direct Deposit                              xx
  Error in Pay                                                   xx
  Overtime Pay                                                   xx
  Pay Period & Hours                                             xx
  Reporting Time Pay -- Inclement Weather & "Acts of God"        xx
  Shift Premium                                                  xx
  Termination & Severance Pay                                    xx
  Time Cards/Records                                             xx
  Wage Assignments (Garnishments)                                xx

Performance & Compensation Reviews                               xx

  Performance Reviews                                            xx
  Compensation Reviews                                           xx

Work Schedule                                                    xx

  Absence or Lateness                                            xx
  Attendance                                                     xx
  Breaks/Rest Periods                                            xx
  Closure After Starting Time                                    xx
  Closure Prior to Starting Time                                 xx
  Excessive Absenteeism or Lateness                              xx
  Lunch Period                                                   xx
  Lunch Room Facility                                            xx
  Record of Absence or Lateness                                  xx
  Wash-Up Time                                                   xx

3. Benefits

The Benefits Package                                             xx

     Eligibility for Benefits                                    xx

Paid Leaves Of Absence                                           xx

  Holidays                                                       xx

     Recognized Holidays                                         xx
     Holiday Policies                                            xx

  Vacations                                                      xx

     Amount of Vacation                                          xx
     Vacation Policies                                           xx
     Accumulation Rights                                         xx
     Payment in Lieu of Vacation                                 xx

  Other Paid Leaves                                              xx

     Funeral (Bereavement) Leave                                 xx
     Jury Duty                                                   xx
     Personal Leave                                              xx
     Sick Leave                                                  xx


Unpaid Leaves of Absence                                         xx

     Family/Medical Leave of Absence                             xx
     Disability (Including Pregnancy) Leave of Absence           xx
     Educational Leave of Absence                                xx
     Election Day                                                xx
     Military Leave of Absence                                   xx
     Military Reserves or National Guard Leave of Absence        xx
     Personal Leave of Absence                                   xx
     Accepting Other Employment or Going Into Business
       While on Leave of Absence                                 xx
     Insurance Premium Payment During Leaves of Absence          xx

  Insurance Coverage                                             xx

     Group Insurance                                             xx
     Disability Insurance                                        xx
     Health/Dental Insurance                                     xx
     Life Insurance                                              xx
     Termination of Insurance                                    xx

  Government Required Coverage                                   xx

     Workers' Compensation                                       xx
     Unemployment Compensation                                   xx
     Social Security                                             xx

  Profit Sharing & Retirement                                    xx

     Profit Sharing Plan                                         xx
     Retirement Plan                                             xx

  Other Benefits                                                 xx

     Annual Party or Outing                                      xx
     Apprenticeship Program                                      xx
     Blood Bank Program                                          xx
     Credit Union Membership                                     xx
     Education Assistance                                        xx
     Education/Training (Attending Seminars/Training Sessions)   xx
     Employee Assistance Program                                 xx
     Employee Gift Fund                                          xx
     Employee Purchases                                          xx
     Flower Policy                                               xx

4. Other Policies

     Bonuses                                                     xx
     Borrowing Tools & Equipment                                 xx
     Bulletin Boards                                             xx
     Communications                                              xx
     Community Activities                                        xx
     Company Meetings                                            xx
     Computer Software (Unauthorized Copying)                    xx
     Contributions                                               xx
     Conversion Privileges                                       xx
     Department Meetings                                         xx
     Discounting                                                 xx
     Dress Code/Personal Appearance                              xx
     Employee Referral/Recruitment Bonus                         xx
     Entering & Leaving the Premises                             xx
     Entry After-Hours                                           xx
     Exit Interviews                                             xx
     Expense Reimbursement                                       xx
     Fire Drills                                                 xx
     First Aid                                                   xx
     Gifts                                                       xx
     Grievances                                                  xx
     Housekeeping                                                xx
     Inspection of Packages                                      xx
     Labor Unions                                                xx
     Layoff & Recall                                             xx
     Life-Threatening Illnesses                                  xx
     Managers                                                    xx
     Open Door Policy & Counseling                               xx
     Outside Activities                                          xx
     Parking Lot                                                 xx
     Payroll Advances                                            xx
     Personal Phone Calls & Mail                                 xx
     Personal Property                                           xx
     Personal Use of Company Property                            xx
     Promotion Policy                                            xx
     Property & Equipment Care                                   xx
     Recycling, Waste Prevention & Conservation                  xx
     References                                                  xx
     Reinstatement                                               xx
     Resignation                                                 xx
     Restricted Areas                                            xx
     Return of Company Property                                  xx
     Safety Rules                                                xx
     Safety Rules When Operating Machines & Equipment            xx
     Security                                                    xx
     Seniority                                                   xx
     Service Awards                                              xx
     Smoking                                                     xx
     Solicitations & Distributions                               xx
     Substance Abuse                                             xx
     Suggestions                                                 xx
     Theft                                                       xx
     Traffic Violations                                          xx
     Transfers                                                   xx
     Uniforms                                                    xx
     Use of Company Vehicle                                      xx
     Visitors                                                    xx
     Violations of Policies                                      xx



List of Additional Policies Not Included in This Manual          xx




                       An Overview of [Company]

About [Company]

[Company] Organization Chart

What You Can Expect From [Company]

What [Company] Expects From You


                            About [Company]

[]  The following includes excerpts from the Executive Summary
provided as part of BizPlanBuilder(r), a business plan/marketing
proposal software template. See the Catalog section in the back of the
EmployeeManualMaker Reference Guide for a detailed description.

In 19XX, [x] (your group, company, product developers) was
(formed/created) to [x] (produce and distribute [x], take advantage of
[x], fill the void of [x]

[]  Insert a brief history of your company here. Include such items
as:

  When the Company was first formed
  Who the founders are/were
  Your Company's locations throughout its history
  Outstanding accomplishments of officers or employees -- internally
   or publicly recognized
  How your company provides outstanding civic service to its community
  List product lines, etc. that your Company is proud of or known to
   carry/produce
  Computerization/Automation/Modernization
  Conservation and Recycling Practices

[]  Describe the purpose of your activities.

[]  Consider including a company mission statement covering your line
of products and services -- what kind of company do you want to be?

Now, [Company] is at a point where [x] (what you need/want to do next:
take advantage of a specific opportunity or one in your marketplace;
build your business to the next level.)

Background

For many years people have [x]

[]  Discuss how people have managed to do without your
product/service.

[]  Discuss how and where a similar product or service is now being
used.

The ["state of the art"/condition of the industry] today is such that
[x]

[]  Explain your place in the industry vis-a-vis competition or
technology, etc.

Our operation was producing $[x] [sales, units, products] by 19xx, and
has operated at [x] [financial condition -- profitable, break-even,
etc.] ever since. Revenue projected for fiscal year 19xx without
external funding is expected to be $[x]. Annual growth is projected to
be [x]% per year through 19xx.

Concept

[]  Describe your product or service.

[]  Explain the desirability of your product or service.

We have just [started/completed the
design/development/testing/introduction] of [product/service] -- a
novel and proprietary [x] [example: soap for cleaning vinyl, retail
store, construction tool, etc.].

Compared to competitive products (or the closest product available
today) our [product/service] [can/will] [x]

The ability to [x] is a capability unique to [Company]'s
products/services.

[]  How would your customers compare your product with those of
competitors?

[]  Specify advantages your product or service has -- its improvements
over existing products or services.

Our strategy for [meeting/dominating] the competition is [x] [lower
price, bigger/better, quality -- our unique selling proposition]

[Company]'s target market includes [x] [types of customers]

[Company] is rapidly moving into its [x] [marketing phase]

This approach is generating a tremendous amount of interest throughout
our industry.

In addition to our existing products/services we [have developed/plan
to introduce] [x] follow-on products/services. [Product] is a [x] and
is especially useful to [x] [prospective customers] who can now easily
[x]

Other products/services include [x]

[]  BizPlanBuilder(r) continues on to summarize company objectives,
management, marketing strategies, etc. You may find that providing
your employees with a clear vision of your company's direction and
position will dramatically improve productivity, reduce conflicting
efforts and generate a winning team spirit.

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