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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:
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Other names for the document: Staff Handbook, Employee Manual, Company Policy Manual, Employment Handbook, Handbook for Employees
Country: Nigeria