Abstract
This article underscores the importance of having an employee handbook for even small practices. It emphasizes the handbook as a crucial tool for communicating expectations, providing a defense against employment claims, and ensuring legal compliance. The author advises on essential policies related to legal requirements, "At-Will" status, conduct, compensation, benefits, communication, attendance, and discipline. The article stresses the significance of well-crafted policies to avoid confusion and legal liabilities, recommending professional review before implementation.
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Schafer, Jodi SPHR, SHRM-SCP
(2024)
"Staff Matters: Do I Really Need an Employee Handbook?,"
The Journal of the Michigan Dental Association: Vol. 106:
No.
2, Article 5.
Available at:
https://commons.ada.org/journalmichigandentalassociation/vol106/iss2/5
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