Does a Business With 1 Employee Need an Employee Manual or handbook?
In California, every business, even those with just a single employee, are required to have certain written employee policies. But, having one employee does NOT justify the expense of a comprehensive employee manual. If your company has between 1 and 4 employees, the potential employment liabilities DO justify having various written employee policies, many of which are required by law. Typically, the policies that should be provided include: an at-will policy, sexual harassment policy, anti-harassment policy, safety policy, paid family leave policy, as well as the required information that must be provided with respect to the Earned Income Tax Credit Information Act, state disability insurance, workers compensation benefits, and unemployment compensation. Although other provisions may be provided to your employees, it is essential that your employee policies comply with the requirements of California law, yet set forth procedures specifically tailored to your business. Does a Business
