The most trusted employee handbook builder
Download a detailed employee handbook for all 50 states. Get updates to federal, state, and local policies as they change and capture electronic signatures from your team. See why more than 25k companies have created a handbook.
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Create Your Handbook
Make an employee handbook and save it as an editable Word document. You can create a basic handbook or comprehensive handbook.
Smart features for compliance
Ongoing Updates
Federal, state, and local policies change throughout the year. It can be difficult to track new requirements for employees. Your dashboard only shows you updates that are relevant to your company. A dashboard with policy updates helps you keep your handbook updated and compliant.
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Digital Signatures
Each employee needs to sign their employee handbook. Most companies update their handbook 2-3 times per year and this can make gathering signatures difficult. Simplify signature capture by emailing your employees an electronic signature request for your handbook.
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Federal + State Policies
Employers must provide federal, state, and local policies to ensure employees are informed about their rights and workplace expectations, fostering a compliant and transparent workplace. California, Illinois, Minnesota, Florida, Maryland, New York, Pennsylvania, Washington, and others also have city-level policies.
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Shareable Link
Your team needs access to the most recent version of the employee handbook. You can turn on handbook sharing and provide a company-specific link where your employees can always access the latest version of the handbook. When you make changes to your handbook, they are immediately available to your team.
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Straightforward pricing on a handbook generated specifically for your company.
Free Basic Handbook
$0 Free. No credit card required
- The easiest way to get a free, editable employee handbook.
Updated, current policies and languageIncludes updated langage, policies and content. We update our content regularly to ensure you have the most up to date information.
Essential policies for your companySelect the polices that make the most sense for your company. We’ll include the policies that important as well as optional policies that you can choose from.
Download as a Word document Download your handbook as an editiable Word document or use Google Docs to edit your handbook.
Free download. No credit card required.Get a high-quality up-to-date handbook for free. No credit card is required.
Updated content for all 50 statesOur team of HR professionals will work on the topics that are most important to your company. We can help you with any HR topic, including compensation, performance management, employee relations, and more.
Contractor standards guide includedThe Contractor Standards Guide is useful for companies that have 1099 contracators. Employee handbooks are not great for providing standards to contractors because there is languge that is not applicable.
State and city-specific policiesEach state and many municipalities have policies that are specific to employess in those locations.
Employee e-signature captureCollect employee digital signatures on your handbook acknwoledgement. Digital signature collection makes compliance easy.
Live handbook link sharing featureLive handbook link sharing lets you share a company-specific link to your handbook with your employees. When you make changes to your handbook, your employees instantly have instant access to the most current version.
Updates to policies as they changeState, federal and local policies change frequently. As policies change over time, you can keep your handbook up-to-date.
Comprehensive (one-time)
$119.00 One-time purchase
- Level up with expanded content + state and city-specific policies.
Updated, current policies and languageIncludes updated langage, policies and content. We update our content regularly to ensure you have the most up to date information.
Essential policies for your companySelect the polices that make the most sense for your company. We’ll include the policies that important as well as optional policies that you can choose from.
Download as a Word documentDownload your handbook as an editiable Word document or use Google Docs to edit your handbook.
One time purchase. No subscription.This is a one-time purchase to upgrade your handbook.
Contractor standards guide includedThe Contractor Standards Guide is useful for companies that have 1099 contracators. Employee handbooks are not great for providing standards to contractors because there is languge that is not applicable.
Updated content for all 50 statesOur team of HR professionals will work on the topics that are most important to your company. We can help you with any HR topic, including compensation, performance management, employee relations, and more.
State and city-specific policiesEach state and many municipalities have policies that are specific to employess in those locations.
Employee e-signature captureCollect employee digital signatures on your handbook acknwoledgement. Digital signature collection makes compliance easy.
Live handbook link sharing featureLive handbook link sharing lets you share a company-specific link to your handbook with your employees. When you make changes to your handbook, your employees instantly have instant access to the most current version.
Updates to policies as they changeState, federal and local policies change frequently. As policies change over time, you can keep your handbook up-to-date.
Comprehensive (subscription)
$179.00 Billed annually
- Get ongoing updates as federal + state + city-specific policies change.
Updated, current policies and languageIncludes updated langage, policies and content. We update our content regularly to ensure you have the most up to date information.
Essential policies for your companySelect the polices that make the most sense for your company. We’ll include the policies that important as well as optional policies that you can choose from.
Download as a Word documentDownload your handbook as an editiable Word document or use Google Docs to edit your handbook.
Includes annual subscription.With the annual subscription, you will be able to keep your handbook up-to-date over time.
Contractor standards guide includedThe Contractor Standards Guide is useful for companies that have 1099 contracators. Employee handbooks are not great for providing standards to contractors because there is languge that is not applicable.
Updated content for all 50 statesOur team of HR professionals will work on the topics that are most important to your company. We can help you with any HR topic, including compensation, performance management, employee relations, and more.
State and city-specific policiesEach state and many municipalities have policies that are specific to employess in those locations.
Employee e-signature captureCollect employee digital signatures on your handbook acknwoledgement. Digital signature collection makes compliance easy.
Live handbook link sharing featureLive handbook link sharing lets you share a company-specific link to your handbook with your employees. When you make changes to your handbook, your employees instantly have instant access to the most current version.
Updates to policies as they changeState, federal and local policies change frequently. As policies change over time, you can keep your handbook up-to-date.
Add State Policies + Updates
$179.00 Billed annually
- Add a state appendix to your handbook. Get ongoing updates as federal + state + city policies change.
Updated, current policies and languageIncludes updated langage, policies and content. We update our content regularly to ensure you have the most up to date information.
Add a state appendix to your handbookAll state policies will be included in a multi-state appendix you can add to the end of your handbook.
Download as a Word documentDownload your state policies as an editiable Word document or use Google Docs to edit your handbook.
Includes annual subscription.With the annual subscription, you will be able to keep your handbook up-to-date over time.
Updated content for all 50 statesOur team of HR professionals will work on the topics that are most important to your company. We can help you with any HR topic, including compensation, performance management, employee relations, and more.
Federal, state and city updatesEach state and many municipalities have policies that are specific to employess in those locations.
Add as an appendix to your handbookCollect employee digital signatures on your handbook acknwoledgement. Digital signature collection makes compliance easy.
Get ongoing updates in your dashboardAs policies change, simply copy/paste updates from your dashboard into your handbook to stay current.
Updates to policies as they changeState, federal and local policies change frequently. As policies change over time, you can keep your handbook up-to-date.
Custom Handbook Update
$899 One-time
- Let us handle updating your handbook with custom content + updated federal, state and city policies.
Updated, current policies and languageIncludes updated langage, policies and content. We update our content regularly to ensure you have the most up to date information.
Incorporating an existing handbookWe'll blend existing policies into your new handbook to preserve continuity and ensure compliance.
Editable as a Word documentDownload your handbook as an editiable Word document or use Google Docs to edit your handbook.
Custom policy creationWe'll interview you about policies that need to be developed and incoporate them.
Updated content for all 50 statesOur team of HR professionals will work on the topics that are most important to your company. We can help you with any HR topic, including compensation, performance management, employee relations, and more.
Federal, state and city updatesEach state and many municipalities have policies that are specific to employess in those locations.
HR Support along the wayWe'll learn about your handbook goals during a 30-minute onboarding interview and support you along the way.
Industry-specific policesAdd best-practice industry policies to your handbook.
Updated policies to keep you compliantState, federal and local policies change frequently. As policies change over time, you can keep your handbook up-to-date.
Customized handbooks
Want us to handle your handbook?
Our team of HR professionals will create a custom handbook for $899.
- With federal, state, and city policies
- Incorporating an existing handbook
- Custom policy creation
- Integrating your company culture
- Updating an existing handbook
- With industry-specific policies
You need state policies in your handbook.
State-specific polices are required for every state where you have employees. Each state has it's own required policies.
You need local policies in your handbook.
Many cities and counties have specific protections, benefits, and rules for employees in those locations.
Employee handbook requirements by state
Click on a state to learn more about policies and recommendations.
Latest Handbook and Employment Updates
- November 2024
Stay in compliance with the latest updates for your company, including state and city-specific policies. Get started by creating a new handbook.
- Massachusetts - Effective November 21, 2024, employees can use earned sick time to “address the employee’s own physical and mental health needs, and those of their spouse, if the employee or the employee’s spouse experiences pregnancy loss or a failed assisted reproduction, adoption or surrogacy.”
- Alaska - As a result of Ballot Measure 1 , which passed in November several significant changes are coming including state-wide paid sick leave. Employees will accrue up to 56 hours of paid leave. The policy goes into effect July 1, 2025.
- Alaska - Voters also approved a minimum wage increase to $13/hour and restrictions to mandatory employee meetings on religious or political topics.
- Missouri - Effective May 1, 2025, Missouri employees will earn paid sick leave. Companies with 15 or more employees earn up to 56 hours, while companies with 14 or fewer employees earn up to 40 hours of paid leave. The state minimum wage was also increased to $15/hour.
- Nebraska - Employers with 20 or more employees must provide up to 56 hours of paid sick leave to employees. Companies with 19 or fewer employees must provide up to 40 hours. Nebraska voters approved a ballot initiative which goes into effect on October 1, 2025.
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HOW IT WORKS
How to create a handbook
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Use the handbook builder
One generic handbook does not work for every business. By providing answers to company-specific questions, you ensure that your handbook is applicable to the work you’re doing (and where your employees are located). You can always go back and edit your handbook later.
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The handbook is assembled
Your handbook is assembled when all of your company data has been gathered. It takes only a few minutes to create an updated handbook with clear expectations and guidelines for your team.
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Review your handbook
Edit, share and get collect digital signatures. Export your handbook as a Microsoft Word Document. You should review your handbook with your trusted advisiors and make any changes you deem necessary. If you need assistance, we’re here to help!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about your new employee handbook.
Q: How is this process different from hiring an expert to write an employee handbook?
A: Although we recommend that you consult with your expert advisors, our hope is that generating your employee handbook is an easy and affordable process. We work hard to deliver thoroughly vetted, clear and concise documents. We believe that a great handbook is foundational for great companies.
Q: Why do I need an employee handbook?
A: There are plenty of reasons you should have a current, well-written employee handbook. Here are a few of our favorites, 1) Set the tone in your workplace 2) Communicate what is expected of employees 3) Ensure your policies are clearly clear and accessible for your team 4) Defend yourself against employee claims 5) Explain your company benefits and what sets you apart.
Q: What additional content is included in the Comprehensive handbook?
A: There are about 20 additional sections included: Welcome Statement, Introductory Period, Performance Reviews, Employment Records, Disciplinary Policy, Employee Conduct and Work Rules, Use of Communication and Computer Systems, Punctuality and Attendance, Confidential Company Information, Solicitation, Conflict of Interest and Business Ethics, Equipment and Property Including Intellectual Property, Health and Safety, Hiring Relatives, Expense Reimbursement, References, Employee Acknowledgements, and State + city-specific policies. All of these sections (and more) are included in the Comprehensive handbook.
Q: What is the difference between the Free Basic and the Comprehensive handbook?
A: The free handbook is a useful, high-quality handbook. The benefit of upgrading to the Comprehensive handbook (either through a one-time payment or subscription) is receiving expanded content and additional policy sections. You also get state and city-specific policies. If you have employees in multiple states and cities, this is an important benefit. Purchasing the subscription option gives you access to ongoing updates + the link-sharing feature. Link sharing allows you to create a company-specific URL to share with your employees. Any time you make an update to the handbook, your entire team will have the current version.
Q: How long does it take to generate an employee handbook?
A: The Handbook Builder process begins with a series of survey questions. Typically, these questions can be answered in less than 5 minutes. The employee handbook is generated immediately after completing the survey. Many of our users are able to complete the entire process in less than 10 minutes.
Q: Are state and city-specific policies included?
A: The Comprehensive handbook includes policies specific to where your employees are located. This is important because the number of state and city-specific policies has increased greatly over the last few years. As more and more companies have moved to remote work, it’s not uncommon to have teams spread out over wide geographies. State and city-specific policies are important to help keep employers compliant and aligned on rules and requirements for each locale. State and city policies vary greatly around paid sick time, family and medical leave, and reimbursement of unpaid sick time (as well as many other topics). These state and city-specific policies are included in the Comprehensive handbook.
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