Includes bibliographical references and index.

Handbook introduction -- At-will protections -- Hiring -- New employee information -- Employee classifications -- Hours -- Pay policies -- Employee benefits -- Use of company property -- Leave and time off -- Performance -- Workplace behavior -- Health and safety -- Employee privacy -- Computers, email, and the internet -- Employee records -- Drugs and alcohol -- Trade secrets and conflicts of interest -- Discrimination and harassment -- Complaint policies -- Ending employment.

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