What is an Employee Handbook

An employee handbook or an employee manual or staff handbook, is a book given to employees by an employer / company. Usually, it contains information about company, company policies and procedures.

The employee handbook can be used for various things

• To give employment and job-related information which employees need to know, such as holidays, company rules and disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• It can also provide useful source of information to new staff as part of the induction process.
• To give clear advice to employees and creates a culture where issues are dealt with fairly and consistently.

How do you define an Employee ?

Definition of an Employee : An individual who works part-time or full-time under a contract of employment, whether oral or written, express or implied, and has recognized rights and duties.