The ADA Practical Guide to Creating and Updating an Employee Policy Manual by Kindle

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Develop an up-to-date office policy manual with the help of the ADA. This guide includes sample policies, forms, and worksheets to help craft the perfect policy for nearly every situation. It contains: 99 sample office policies on topics such as: Compensation and benefits, such as paid time off, insurance, and retirement plans Internet, social media, and electronic communications Employee conduct, including personal appearance and dress code, attendance and confidentiality Sample job descriptions, job ads, employment application, and interview questions Sample forms, worksheets and checklists including: Hiring and termination checklists oPerformance appraisals Progressive discipline documentation Explanations of: At-will employment Employees vs. independent contractors Part-time, full-time, and temporary employees Also offers information on staff training, employee motivation and appreciation, and patient management. Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Employee Recruitment Job Descriptions Employee Resources Employment Advertisements Employment Applications Effective Interviewing Strategies Additional Strategies in the Hiring Process How to Make an Offer Rejection of an Applicant Hiring Checklist Summary Chapter 2: Office Policies Employee Welcome Manual Introduction and Description Practice History and Description Mission Statement Diversity Nondiscrimination/Equal Employment Opportunity Employee with Disabilities Office Schedule Office Appearance Employee Rest Area Personal Belongings Parking Regulations Dentist Absence/Office Closure Office Closure Due to Inclement Weather or Uninhabitable Facilities Summary Chapter 3: Employee Policies Employee or Independent Contractor? At-will Employment Part-time, Full-time and Temporary Employees Exempt and Non-exempt Employees Probationary Period Personnel Records Employee Attendance Time and Attendance Reports Call-in and Tardiness Lunch and Breaks Food and Drink Travel Expenses Reimbursement Employee Conduct Electronic Communications Records Retention Conflict of Interest Office Dating Harassment Workplace Violence Weapons Employee Referral Nursing Mothers Summary Chapter 4: Employee Training Employee Orientation and New Hire Checklist Training Programs Summary Chapter 5: Employee Benefits Employee Compensation and Paycheck Deductions Payday Vacation, Holidays and Other Paid Time Off Overtime (FLSA) Flex-time Medical Coverage Dental Coverage COBRA Workers’ Compensation Disability Coverage Unemployment Compensation Life Insurance Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) 401(k) Plan Retirement Plan Professional Dues Continuing Education Tuition Assistance Uniform Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP) Summary Chapter 6: Employee Management Employee Motivation Employee Appreciation Staff Evaluations Progressive Discipline Drug-free Workplace Summary Chapter 7: Terminating Employees Reasons for Termination References Exit Interviews Post-employment Competition Termination Details Post-termination Issues Summary Chapter 8: Patient Management Patient Relations Managing Various Patient Groups Summary Chapter 9: Safety and Security in the Workplace General Workplace Safety Complying with OSHA Standards Fire Prevention Plan Exit Routes Natural Disasters Building Security Contingency Plan Ergonomics Radiography Posted Notices Summary References Policy Index