Achi Biz GuidesEmployee Handbook

Facts

Many Employers have employee handbook which sets out certain benefits and also covers matters like disciplinary procedures and general conduct.

Employee Handbook Help Employees To Grow

A good employee handbook provides essential information to help new recruits to settle down. With a well-written, comprehensive handbook, employees always know what is expected of them at work. They know how their employer will address and apply the policies and procedures of the business and what they, as employees, can expect from the employer.

Employee Handbook Is Beneficial for Employers Too

Employers use the policies in an employee handbook to provide the road map to the ethical and legal treatment of employees. They protect themselves from lawsuits, such as harassment claims, wrongful termination claims, and discrimination claims.

Is this Part of my Employment Contract?

While the appointment letter or Key Employment Terms (KETs) may set out the main terms of the employment contract, it may not be feasible for it to provide a comprehensive list of all employment obligations and benefits. Many companies therefore place these in a separate document, such as a staff handbook. A staff handbook can form part of the employment contract if the employee is given notice of it before or at the time that he or she enters into the employment contract.
For example, the appointment letter may specifically state that “Your employment is subject to the terms in the Staff Handbook.” Or there may be a more general statement, such as: “Your employment is subject to the general terms and conditions of the company.” This could be broad enough to cover documents such as the staff handbook.
If the employee or staff handbook is part of your contract, you should familiarise yourself with it, as you have to comply with its terms and conditions.
However, a staff or employee handbook may cover many matters, and not all of them may be employment terms and conditions. Certain minor matters might just be considered to be house rules or guidelines.
ACHI could assist you with preparation of the customized employee handbook according to your needs with wide range of Human Resource supports.

What to include in the Employee Handbook? What is the Guide to prepare the Employee Handbook in Singapore?

You may wish to include the following applicable clauses in your Employee Handbook.