Sample Employee Handbook doc

Hours of Work

The workweek is generally from [Monday through Friday], with normal operating hours from [8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.], with one hour for lunch.

Employer Note: Exempt employees may or may not have specific times for lunch hours and breaks, since they must by law be paid in full for any day worked. You may wish to schedule a shorter lunch hour, e.g., 30 to 45 minutes. If you have multiple locations, you may wish to add: “Please contact the Human Resources Department for information on normal business office hours at your location.” There are no federal laws requiring specific times for lunch and breaks. You should check with employment counsel or your appropriate state agency to determine whether your state or locality has any special requirements.

Flex Time and Telecommuting

The Company recognizes that many employees need flexibility in work schedules in order to meet child care and other needs. Core hours are [9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.] and all employees should be at work during those hours. Within the structure of the core hours, you may schedule your [eight (8) hour] work day as you choose, if the nature of your job permits such flexibility and your supervisor approves your schedule.

The Company also offers employees the opportunity to telecommute. Not all jobs are suitable for telecommuting. You may telecommute up to [three (3) days] per week with the approval of your supervisor.

Employer Note: Flex time and telecommuting have become increasingly popular in recent years. In some cases, such flexibility may even increase productivity. If flexible scheduling, telecommuting, or other variations on the traditional workweek are appropriate to your business, describe your policy and practices clearly. If you implement a program, supervisors should not withhold approval of flexible schedules and telecommuting without good reason.