Employee Handbook Templates
Free templates to help you create an employee handbook for your industry. Download, customize, and get your team aligned.
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Free Employee Handbook Template (Word & PDF)
A complete, customizable employee handbook template with all essential sections. Works for any business size or industry.
Retail
Retail Employee Handbook Template
Customer service standards, cash handling, loss prevention, and employee discount policies for retail stores.
Pest Control
Pest Control Employee Handbook Template
Chemical safety, licensing requirements, customer property protocols, and emergency procedures for pest control companies.
Coffee Shop
Coffee Shop Employee Handbook Template
Barista training, food safety, tip policies, and drink preparation standards for coffee shops and cafes.
Childcare
Daycare Employee Handbook Template
Child safety policies, staff-to-child ratios, mandatory reporting, and licensing requirements for childcare centers.
Janitorial
Janitorial Employee Handbook Template
Cleaning procedures, chemical safety, building access, and quality standards for janitorial and custodial services.
Construction
Construction Employee Handbook Template
OSHA safety, fall protection, PPE requirements, and jobsite policies for construction companies.
Dental
Dental Office Employee Handbook Template
HIPAA compliance, infection control, OSHA bloodborne pathogens, and patient care policies for dental practices.
Medical
Medical Office Employee Handbook Template
HIPAA compliance, patient care standards, clinical documentation, and compliance policies for medical practices.
Home Health Care
Home Health Care Employee Handbook Template
HIPAA compliance, Medicare CoPs, in-home care standards, EVV requirements, and field safety policies for home health agencies.
Salon/Spa
Salon Employee Handbook Template
Licensing requirements, sanitation standards, tip policies, and client service guidelines for salons and spas.
Landscaping
Landscaping Employee Handbook Template
Equipment safety, pesticide handling, heat illness prevention, and seasonal employment policies for landscaping businesses.
Farming
Farming Employee Handbook Template
Tractor and equipment safety, pesticide Worker Protection Standard policies, heat illness, and seasonal labor rules for farms and agricultural operations.
Auto Repair
Auto Repair Shop Employee Handbook Template
Shop safety, hazardous materials handling, customer vehicle policies, and flat rate pay structures for auto repair businesses.
Auto Dealership
Auto Dealership Employee Handbook Template
Sales commission and SPIFF policies, F&I ethics, lot security, demo vehicles, and FTC Safeguards Rule compliance for car dealerships.
Veterinary
Veterinary Employee Handbook Template
Animal handling, bite protocols, controlled substances, and client communication policies for veterinary practices.
Hotel/Hospitality
Hotel Employee Handbook Template
Guest service standards, room access protocols, shift scheduling, and hospitality policies for hotels and resorts.
Manufacturing
Manufacturing Employee Handbook Template
Machine safety, lockout/tagout procedures, quality control, and OSHA compliance for manufacturing facilities.
Warehouse
Warehouse Employee Handbook Template
Forklift safety, loading dock procedures, inventory control, and OSHA compliance for warehouses and fulfillment centers.
Gym/Fitness
Gym Employee Handbook Template
Member safety, emergency response, equipment protocols, and personal training policies for fitness centers.
Security
Security Company Employee Handbook Template
Use of force policies, patrol procedures, licensing requirements, and incident reporting for security companies.
Trucking
Trucking Company Employee Handbook Template
DOT compliance, hours of service, drug testing, and CDL requirements for trucking companies.
Food Service
Restaurant Employee Handbook Template
Food safety, tipping policies, scheduling, and kitchen safety for restaurants and food service businesses.
HVAC
HVAC Employee Handbook Template
Safety protocols, licensing requirements, equipment handling, and vehicle policies for HVAC companies.
Cleaning Services
Cleaning Company Employee Handbook
Cleaning procedures, client property policies, supplies handling, and safety for cleaning businesses.
Plumbing
Plumbing Company Employee Handbook
Licensing, safety procedures, tool policies, and customer service standards for plumbers.
Electrical
Electrical Contractor Employee Handbook
Electrical safety, licensing, PPE requirements, and code compliance for electrical contractors.
Property Management
Property Management Employee Handbook Template
Fair housing compliance, tenant relations, key control, and leasing policies for property management companies.
Real Estate
Real Estate Employee Handbook Template
Fair housing, agency relationships, licensing, and showing procedures for real estate brokerages and agencies.
Roofing
Roofing Company Employee Handbook Template
Fall protection, heat safety, ladder protocols, and OSHA compliance for roofing contractors.
Nonprofit
Nonprofit Employee Handbook Template
Volunteer management, conflict of interest, whistleblower protection, and 501(c)(3) compliance policies for nonprofit organizations.
Public Service
Public Service Employee Handbook Template
Ethics rules, public records policies, political activity limits, and constituent service standards for government and municipal agencies.
Education
Education Employee Handbook Template
FERPA compliance, student interaction policies, mandatory reporting, and classroom conduct standards for schools and educational organizations.
Private School
Private School Employee Handbook Template
Mission alignment, accreditation standards, parent relations, tuition remission, and FERPA policies for independent and private K-12 schools.
Law Firm
Law Firm Employee Handbook Template
Client confidentiality, conflicts of interest, trust accounting, and bar compliance policies for law firms and legal practices.
MSP
MSP Employee Handbook Template
Client data security, credential management, SLA policies, and incident response procedures for managed service providers.
IT Startup
IT Startup Employee Handbook Template
Remote work, IP assignment, data security, equity policies, and SOC 2 readiness for software and SaaS startups.