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WRA's Model Employee Handbook is a template/guide containing information on employment law and examples restaurateurs can follow in creating their own employee handbooks.

• Alleviates time and stress – quicker and easier than starting from scratch
• State-specific employment laws not available elsewhere
• Tool can save you $1000s over consulting a law professional

Note: The model is only a guide and is not intended as legal advice. Because labor laws can and do change, WRA recommends that all employee handbooks produced using this model be reviewed by a labor law attorney.

Download the Electronic Model Employee Handbook from Members Only

Non-members may obtain the electronic handbook by becoming a WRA member. Click for more information on membership or complete the online application.

Table of Contents
The policies in bold are essential, basic policies that every employer should have.

Introduction

• Welcome
• Establishment history
• Purpose of employee handbook
• Employment-at-will statement

Employment Policies

• Equal Opportunity Statement
• Non-harassment policy
• Open door policy

House Policies

• Break times
• Code of conduct
• Discipline procedures
• Drug/alcohol use
• Employee schedules/time off
• Employee patronage
• Equipment handling
• Errors
• Guest courtesy and service
• Holidays
• Non-Fraternization
• Overtime
• Performance reviews
• Personal appearance/grooming
• Personal phone calls/visitors
• Safety/accidents/injuries
• Security/Monitoring
• Smoking
• Social Media and Internet Usage
• Tardiness/absences/illness
• Time cards
• Tip reporting
• Uniforms

Employee Benefit Policies

• Employee meals
• Family and medical leave
• Health insurance
• Vacation Employee

Food Safety Related Policies

• Handwashing
• Hand Antiseptics/Sick Employees
• Hygenic Practices
• Safe Food Handling Practices
• Food Safety Corrective Action/Inspections
  

Restaurants and industry professionals that are part of the association have access to essential information and valuable resources to help protect foodservice businesses. You watch your business. WRA will watch your back.
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