Our employee handbook services are for companies that don’t fit a template. If you have employees in several states, policies that are specific to how you work, or simply no time to write a handbook, our HR team writes a custom employee handbook for you. Packages start at $899.
Who our employee handbook services are for
- Companies with employees in several states or cities. Leave, pay, and break rules differ by location, and your handbook needs to cover each one.
- Businesses with policies of their own. Remote and hybrid work, bonuses, travel, safety, or industry rules that a template won't cover.
- Teams with an outdated handbook. You want a full review against current federal, state, and local requirements.
- Founders and managers short on time. You know you need a handbook but would rather hand it off.
What’s included in a custom employee handbook
- A handbook written for your company: your name, structure, culture, and the way you actually work.
- Updated federal, state, and local policies for every location where you have employees.
- Custom policies written for you where a template doesn't fit.
- A review of your existing handbook, if you have one, with gaps and outdated language flagged.
- Support from HR professionals from your first call to the finished handbook.
How our handbook writing service works
- Book a free discovery call. Tell us about your company, your locations, and what you need. We confirm the scope and price.
- Share your details. Send your current policies or handbook and tell us how your team works.
- We draft your handbook. Our HR team writes it, including any custom policies.
- Review and revise. You send feedback and we make changes until it reads the way you want.
- Roll it out. Share the finished handbook with your team.
Custom handbook vs. handbook builder
| Build it yourself | Done for you | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From $179 | From $899 |
| Who writes it | You, with our handbook builder | Our HR team |
| State and city policies | Included | Included and reviewed for your locations |
| Custom policies | You edit the template text | Written for you |
| Best for | Simple setups and a quick start | Multi-state teams and custom needs |
Prefer to do it yourself? Start a free preview handbook.
Employee handbook services FAQ
What does the $899 include?
A handbook written for your company, with federal, state, and local policies for your locations, custom policies where you need them, and support from our HR team. Larger projects, such as many states or several handbooks, are quoted on your discovery call.
How much does a custom employee handbook cost?
Custom employee handbooks start at $899. The final price depends on how many states and cities you need covered and how many custom policies you need. We confirm the price on your free discovery call, before any work starts.
Do you write multi-state employee handbooks?
Yes. We cover every U.S. state, including the city and county policies that apply where your employees work, so one handbook covers your whole team.
How long does it take?
It depends on how many locations and custom policies your handbook needs. We agree a timeline with you on your discovery call.
Do I need an employee handbook consultant?
Not always. If you operate in one state with standard policies, our handbook builder is a quick way to create your handbook yourself. An employee handbook consultant helps most when you have employees in several states, custom policies, or an outdated handbook to fix.
Can you update my existing handbook instead?
Yes. We review your handbook, update outdated sections, and add any missing state or city policies. If you only need an update, see our handbook update service.
Is this legal advice?
No. Handbooks.io does not offer legal advice. We recommend having an employment attorney review your final handbook.
What happens after the call?
If you decide to go ahead, we ask for your company details and any existing policies, then start drafting your handbook.
Ready to get started?
Book a free call and we'll tell you exactly what your handbook needs.