Employee Handbook

An Employee Handbook also known as a Staff Manual is a compilation of all the information regarding an organization's policies and procedures. It outlines the rights, benefits of employees, the organization's culture and objectives, disciplinary measures and procedure for handling and resolving disputes, work policies, employment policies.

This is the document that informs a new employee all about the rules and regulations of the organization they are working for. Consequently, it is used to provide employment information that every employee is required to know.

While the provisions of an employee handbook may vary from one organization to another, the basic information required in this handbook information about the employer, classification of employees, work policies, economic benefits, holidays and leaves, disciplinary measures and termination of employment.

Note that this document if different from the Employment Contract because while the latter is a specific contract used for an employee, this document provides general principles and expectations that apply to all employees of the organization, which means that this document is more detailed and elaborate than the employment agreement.

How to use this document

This document can be used by an organization that intends to have their employment and workplace policies in writing or to amend an already existing handbook.

The person filling this document will provide all the necessary information relating to the employer and the employer's policies. After completing this document, the document should be printed and kept in the employer's record. Then, every time a new employee is recruited, a copy of this document should be given to the new employee.

Applicable laws

The Nigerian Labour Act 2004 is the primary legislation that regulates employment matters in Nigeria. Other laws that are applicable to this document are as follows:

• the Employee Compensation Act 2010, regulates the compensation of employees who suffer any disease or injuries arising from accidents in their workplace;

• the Pension Reform Act 2014, mandates all employers in the private sector with 15 or more employees, to make contributions (of at least 8% of the employee's salary) to the pension scheme for the payment of their employees' retirement benefits;

• the Personal Income Tax Act 2004, regulates the taxation of employees' remuneration;

• the Immigration Act 2015, regulates the employment of foreign employees;

• the National Health Insurance Scheme 2004, regulates national health insurance scheme;

• the Trade Union Act 2004, regulates the formation and activities of trade unions;

• the HIV and AIDS Anti-discrimination Act 2014, prohibits the discrimination of employees on the basis of their HIV/AIDS status; and

• the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (as amended) prohibits any form of discrimination against persons.

How to modify the template

You fill out a form. The document is created before your eyes as you respond to the questions.

At the end, you receive it in Word and PDF formats. You can modify it and reuse it.