{"product_id":"2940151421935","title":"The ADA Practical Guide to Creating and Updating an Employee Policy Manual","description":"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:  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 99 sample office policies on topics such as: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e       o Compensation and benefits, such as paid time off, insurance, and retirement plans\u003cbr\u003e       o Internet, social media, and electronic communications\u003cbr\u003e       o Employee conduct, including personal appearance and dress code, attendance and    \u003cbr\u003e                confidentiality\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Sample job descriptions, job ads, employment application, and interview questions\u003cbr\u003e• Sample forms, worksheets and checklists including: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e       o Hiring and termination checklists\u003cbr\u003e       o Performance appraisals\u003cbr\u003e       o Progressive discipline documentation\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• Explanations of:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e       o At-will employment\u003cbr\u003e       o Employees vs. independent contractors\u003cbr\u003e       o Part-time, full-time, and temporary employees\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAlso offers information on staff training, employee motivation and appreciation, and patient management. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTable of Contents\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 1: Employee Recruitment\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJob Descriptions\u003cbr\u003eEmployee Resources\u003cbr\u003eEmployment Advertisements\u003cbr\u003eEmployment Applications\u003cbr\u003eEffective Interviewing Strategies\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Strategies in the Hiring Process\u003cbr\u003eHow to Make an Offer\u003cbr\u003eRejection of an Applicant\u003cbr\u003eHiring Checklist\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 2: Office Policies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmployee Welcome\u003cbr\u003eManual Introduction and Description\u003cbr\u003ePractice History and Description\u003cbr\u003eMission Statement\u003cbr\u003eDiversity\u003cbr\u003eNondiscrimination\/Equal Employment Opportunity\u003cbr\u003eEmployee with Disabilities\u003cbr\u003eOffice Schedule\u003cbr\u003eOffice Appearance\u003cbr\u003eEmployee Rest Area\u003cbr\u003ePersonal Belongings\u003cbr\u003eParking Regulations\u003cbr\u003eDentist Absence\/Office Closure\u003cbr\u003eOffice Closure Due to Inclement Weather or Uninhabitable Facilities\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 3: Employee Policies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmployee or Independent Contractor?\u003cbr\u003eAt-will Employment\u003cbr\u003ePart-time, Full-time and Temporary Employees\u003cbr\u003eExempt and Non-exempt Employees\u003cbr\u003eProbationary Period\u003cbr\u003ePersonnel Records\u003cbr\u003eEmployee Attendance\u003cbr\u003eTime and Attendance Reports\u003cbr\u003eCall-in and Tardiness \u003cbr\u003eLunch and Breaks\u003cbr\u003eFood and Drink\u003cbr\u003eTravel Expenses Reimbursement\u003cbr\u003eEmployee Conduct\u003cbr\u003eElectronic Communications\u003cbr\u003eRecords Retention \u003cbr\u003eConflict of Interest\u003cbr\u003eOffice Dating\u003cbr\u003eHarassment\u003cbr\u003eWorkplace Violence\u003cbr\u003eWeapons\u003cbr\u003eEmployee Referral\u003cbr\u003eNursing Mothers\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 4: Employee Training\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmployee Orientation and New Hire Checklist\u003cbr\u003eTraining Programs\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 5: Employee Benefits\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEmployee Compensation and Paycheck Deductions\u003cbr\u003ePayday \u003cbr\u003eVacation, Holidays and Other Paid Time Off\u003cbr\u003eOvertime (FLSA)\u003cbr\u003eFlex-time\u003cbr\u003eMedical Coverage\u003cbr\u003eDental Coverage \u003cbr\u003eCOBRA \u003cbr\u003eWorkers' Compensation\u003cbr\u003eDisability Coverage \u003cbr\u003eUnemployment Compensation\u003cbr\u003eLife Insurance\u003cbr\u003eEmployee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA)\u003cbr\u003e401(k) Plan \u003cbr\u003eRetirement Plan \u003cbr\u003eProfessional Dues \u003cbr\u003eContinuing Education \u003cbr\u003eTuition Assistance \u003cbr\u003eUniform Reimbursement\u003cbr\u003eEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\u003cbr\u003eDependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 6: Employee Management\u003cbr\u003eEmployee Motivation\u003cbr\u003eEmployee Appreciation\u003cbr\u003eStaff Evaluations\u003cbr\u003eProgressive Discipline\u003cbr\u003eDrug-free Workplace\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 7: Terminating Employees\u003cbr\u003eReasons for Termination\u003cbr\u003eReferences\u003cbr\u003eExit Interviews\u003cbr\u003ePost-employment Competition\u003cbr\u003eTermination Details\u003cbr\u003ePost-termination Issues\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 8: Patient Management\u003cbr\u003ePatient Relations\u003cbr\u003eManaging Various Patient Groups\u003cbr\u003eSummary\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChapter 9: Safety and Security 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