Model Policies and Forms for Maine Employers



 

Presented in cooperation with Maine State Chamber of Commerce
Price: $0.00

 

This resource contains forms, checklists, sample policies, and author commentary that explains the difference between what is optional and what is legally essential to maintain employee handbooks and personnel files. The manual includes over 70 sample policies and important forms to help employers assemble company resources and reduce their liability in the face of an employment claim. 

This resource includes 10 chapters, covering more than 30 primary topics with practical advice on what should be done, how to do it, and a little bit of why.  Topics include:

Time of hire

  • What to include in your EEO policy to avoid claims of discrimination
  • Required documentation for new hires and when you need to file
  • How to set up policies prohibiting unlawful harassment

Basic company policies

  • Attendance and conduct policies
  • Drafting a comprehensive e-mail policy
  • Substance abuse policies

Wages and hours

  • How to structure a hours of work policy
  • What to include in an overtime policy

Termination/resignation

  • Exit interview form and checklist
  • Employee separation clearance checklist
  • Required WARN notice

This publication was compiled by the attorneys at Fisher & Phillips LLP.