Includes bibliographical references (pages 165-166) and index.
Contents:
Preface / Freda Nicholson -- Chapter 1. Charting A Course -- The Changing Environment -- The Process -- Getting Your Ideas on Paper -- Designing Your Handbook -- Chapter 2. General Information Policies -- Equal Employment Opportunity -- Affirmative Action -- Americans with Disabilities Act -- Chapter 3. Hiring, Orientation, and Promotion Policies -- Work Eligibility/Immigration Law Compliance -- Employee Classifications and Categories -- Introductory Employment Period for New Employees -- Promotions from Within -- Transfers -- Employment of Relatives -- Chapter 4. Museum Practices and Procedures -- Parking -- Dress Code -- Inclement Weather -- Emergency Closings -- Professional Conduct -- Food and Beverages -- Attendance and Punctuality -- Work for Hire -- Outside Employment -- Chapter 5. Security -- Emergency Procedures -- Security/Protection of Property -- Violence in the Workplace -- Chapter 6. Health and Substance Abuse Policies -- Staff Health and Safety -- Life-Threatening Illnesses in the Workplace -- Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace -- First Aid -- Smoking in the Workplace -- Chapter 7. Internal and External Communication -- Internal Communication -- Proprietary Information/Confidentiality -- Telephone Use -- Electronic Communications Systems -- Solicitation of Funds and Distribution of Literature -- Chapter 8. Performance, Disciplinary, and Grievance Policies -- Performance Appraisals -- Prohibiting Discrimination and Harassment -- Disciplinary Procedure -- Grievance Procedure -- Chapter 9. Compensation Policies and Procedures -- The Workweek -- Work Schedule -- Timekeeping -- Wage and Salary Administration -- Overtime -- Payroll Deductions -- Meal and Rest Periods -- Pay Increases and Salary Review -- Pay Period -- Wage Garnishment -- Pay Advances -- Chapter 10. Benefits -- A. Benefits Required by Law -- Workers' Compensation -- Social Security -- Unemployment Insurance -- State Disability Insurance -- B. Optional Benefits -- Health and Dental Insurance -- Disability Benefits -- Sick Time Benefits -- Flexible Benefit Plans -- Flexible Spending Accounts -- Employee Assistance Program -- Life Insurance -- Pension Plans -- Employee Savings Plan -- Vacation Benefits -- Holiday Benefits -- Professional Development -- Museum-Related Benefits -- C. Cobra -- Chapter 11. Leaves of Absence -- Family and Medical Leave -- Bereavement Leave -- Personal Leave -- Jury and Witness Duty -- Voting in Elections -- Military Leave -- Military Reserve Duty -- Appendix A. The Legal Landscape -- Appendix B. Sample Employment Handbook Acknowledgement Form -- Appendix C. Resources.
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