It s also smart to repeat disclaimers at critical points within the manual. Make sure your manual has a clear acknowledgment for employees to sign, and make sure signed acknowledgments are obtained and filed. When written properly, this simple document proves that employees received and understood the manual, and it can help short-circuit litigation. Consider Arbitration Recent court decisions confirm that well-drafted arbitration clauses can require employees to arbitrate employment claims, instead of allowing them to argue their cases in front of unpredictable juries. However, arbitration clauses must be carefully worded and precisely located to be effective.
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The manual should take into account numerous legal considerations, and should be discussed and designed with the assistance of the business managers and legal counsel. Instead, it should be the cornerstone of the business efforts to educate its managers and employees regarding what the law and management expects from employees. Greber and Simms routinely assists clients in designing, drafting and implementing personnel manuals. For more information, contact Stephen S. Burgoon.