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Employee Handbook

A complete employee handbook covering work policies, compensation, benefits, conduct rules, and safety procedures.

Why you need one

Legal compliance

Many states require a written employee handbook.

Lawsuit protection

A well-drafted handbook protects you from employee lawsuits.

Consistency

Ensures all employees are treated equally under the same policies.

Onboarding tool

New hires understand their rights and responsibilities from day one.

How it works

01

Answer a few questions

Takes about 10 minutes. Progress is saved as you go.

02

Pay a flat fee

Stripe checkout — cards + Apple Pay + Google Pay accepted.

03

Our expert team drafts it

State-specific, reviewed by an expert or partner attorney. 2 business days.

04

Download + sign

Delivered to your /account dashboard. Sign digitally or print + notarize.

What's in your document

  • At-will employment statement
  • Work hours & attendance
  • PTO & leave policies
  • Anti-harassment & discrimination
  • Code of conduct
  • Termination & disciplinary process

Make it legal — after you receive it

1

Customize for your state

Have the handbook reviewed for your state's employment law.

2

Have employees sign

Each employee should sign an acknowledgment page.

3

Review annually

Update the handbook at least annually.

This is not legal advice. We draft legal documents and our team includes licensed experts who review each one, but we are not your law firm and nothing we deliver constitutes legal advice for your specific matter. Read our full disclaimer.

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$199
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  • State-specific — every state's format supported
  • Delivered to your /account dashboard within 2 business days
  • CPA + attorney review before delivery
  • Free amendments for 30 days