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Free Basic Handbook
$0 Free. No credit card required
- The easiest way to get a free, editable employee handbook.
Updated, current policies and languageIncludes updated langage, policies and content. We update our content regularly to ensure you have the most up to date information.Essential policies for your companySelect the polices that make the most sense for your company. We’ll include the policies that important as well as optional policies that you can choose from.Download as a Word document 
Download your handbook as an editiable Word document or use Google Docs to edit your handbook.Free download. No credit card required.Get a high-quality up-to-date handbook for free. No credit card is required.Updated content for all 50 statesOur team of HR professionals will work on the topics that are most important to your company. We can help you with any HR topic, including compensation, performance management, employee relations, and more.
Spanish translation includedTranslate your employee handbook into Spanish to enhance clarity and compliance for your Spanish-speaking team. Our built-in translation tool makes adding a tranlated version simple.State and city-specific policiesEach state and many municipalities have policies that are specific to employess in those locations.Employee e-signature captureCollect employee digital signatures on your handbook acknwoledgement. Digital signature collection makes compliance easy.Live handbook link sharing featureLive handbook link sharing lets you share a company-specific link to your handbook with your employees. When you make changes to your handbook, your employees instantly have instant access to the most current version.Updates to policies as they changeState, federal and local policies change frequently. As policies change over time, you can keep your handbook up-to-date.Comprehensive (one-time)
$139.00 One-time purchase
- Level up with expanded content + state and city-specific policies.
Updated, current policies and languageIncludes updated langage, policies and content. We update our content regularly to ensure you have the most up to date information.Essential policies for your companySelect the polices that make the most sense for your company. We’ll include the policies that important as well as optional policies that you can choose from.Download as a Word documentDownload your handbook as an editiable Word document or use Google Docs to edit your handbook.One time purchase. No subscription.This is a one-time purchase to upgrade your handbook.Updated content for all 50 statesOur team of HR professionals will work on the topics that are most important to your company. We can help you with any HR topic, including compensation, performance management, employee relations, and more.Spanish translation includedTranslate your employee handbook into Spanish to enhance clarity and compliance for your Spanish-speaking team. Our built-in translation tool makes adding a tranlated version simple.State and city-specific policiesEach state and many municipalities have policies that are specific to employess in those locations.Employee e-signature captureCollect employee digital signatures on your handbook acknwoledgement. Digital signature collection makes compliance easy.Live handbook link sharing featureLive handbook link sharing lets you share a company-specific link to your handbook with your employees. When you make changes to your handbook, your employees instantly have instant access to the most current version.Updates to policies as they changeState, federal and local policies change frequently. As policies change over time, you can keep your handbook up-to-date.Comprehensive (subscription)
$179.00 Billed annually
- Get ongoing updates as federal + state + city-specific policies change.
Updated, current policies and languageIncludes updated langage, policies and content. We update our content regularly to ensure you have the most up to date information.Essential policies for your companySelect the polices that make the most sense for your company. We’ll include the policies that important as well as optional policies that you can choose from.Download as a Word documentDownload your handbook as an editiable Word document or use Google Docs to edit your handbook.Includes annual subscription.With the annual subscription, you will be able to keep your handbook up-to-date over time.Updated content for all 50 statesOur team of HR professionals will work on the topics that are most important to your company. We can help you with any HR topic, including compensation, performance management, employee relations, and more.Spanish translation includedTranslate your employee handbook into Spanish to enhance clarity and compliance for your Spanish-speaking team. Our built-in translation tool makes adding a tranlated version simple.State and city-specific policiesEach state and many municipalities have policies that are specific to employess in those locations.Employee e-signature captureCollect employee digital signatures on your handbook acknwoledgement. Digital signature collection makes compliance easy.Live handbook link sharing featureLive handbook link sharing lets you share a company-specific link to your handbook with your employees. When you make changes to your handbook, your employees instantly have instant access to the most current version.Updates to policies as they changeState, federal and local policies change frequently. As policies change over time, you can keep your handbook up-to-date.Custom Handbook Update
$599 Includes one year of onging updates + tools
- We'll update your handbook updated with the latest federal, state, and local policies. You also get ongoing updates and powerful tools.
Core federal, state and local policy updateWe review your handbook and update or add core federal, state, and local policies.
Includes updated federal, state and local policies.A red-lined version of your handbook showing changes is providedWe’ll send you an updated version of your handbook that shows you the changes we’ve made.
This helps you understand what we’ve changed and how it's different from the original version.Ongoing updates for one yearOne year of ongoing updates to federal, state, and local policies is included. You can add these policies from your dashboard.
Policies change frequently. This lets you keep your handbook up to date over time.An improved Table of Contents with linksWe’ll add a table of contents with links to your handbook. This improves the readability of your handbook.
This makes it easier for employees to find the policies they need.Signature capture featureEasily capture signatures from your employees from your dashboard. Employees get a link they can sign in seconds. A signed copy of the handbook will be saved as a PDF.
Signature capture makes it easy to get employee signatures on your handbook. You can also download a signed copy of the handbook as a PDF.Live link sharing, translation, and other tooslGet a Spanish translation of your handbook, a beautiful handbook editor experience, and more. Download your handbook as a Word document or PDF at any time.
You get a live link to your handbook that you can share with employees, Spanish translation, and much more.
Handbook Updates
Need to update your handbook?
We can do it for you. Our team of HR professionals will update core federal, state, and local policies for $599.
- Federal, state, and local policies
- We document all the changes made
- We add a linked Table of Contents
- Includes one year of ongoing updates
- Electronic employee signature capture
- Link sharing, language translations, tools, and more
You need state policies in your handbook.
State-specific polices are required for every state where you have employees. Each state has it's own required policies.
You need local policies in your handbook.
Many cities and counties have specific protections, benefits, and rules for employees in those locations.
FAQ
Frequently asked Questions
Everything you need to know about your new employee handbook.
We offer three products:
- Free Handbook: A basic employee handbook that covers essential policies.
- One-Time Purchase: A comprehensive handbook for $139 that includes state and federal policies, which you can edit and customize.
- Annual Subscription: For $179/year, this includes all features plus ongoing updates, additional tools, and support for multi-state compliance.
If you already have an employee handbook and would like us to update the state and federal policies within it, we offer this service for $599.
You can edit your handbook using our built-in editor in your dashboard, or download it as a Word document or PDF. You’re never locked into our platform and can control the document in the way that makes sense for your company.
Federal, state, and local policies are subject to frequent changes. We offer ongoing updates for your handbook when you subscribe for $179/year. The update process is straightforward and ensures your handbook stays compliant.
Yes. You can start with the free basic handbook and later choose to upgrade to a comprehensive one-time or subscription plan.
Handbooks can be exported in Word, PDF, and HTML formats, and are fully editable and brand-customizable. You can also use our built-in editor to make changes in your dashboard.
- Ongoing updates as policies change
- Updated content for all states where you have employees
- Spanish translation
- Employee signature capture
- Live link sharing
- Plus other great tools for compliance
Handbooks.io offers live chat, email support, and access to HR compliance experts.
The platform supports team collaboration. You can add multiple users, including advisors or department leads, to jointly edit and manage the handbook. You can also share a read-only link with your team so they always have access to the latest version.
No. The service delivers compliance tools and templates, but does not provide legal advice. If you’d like a recommendation for attorneys, we’re happy to help.
A specialized reseller/consultant tier features volume-based, tiered pricing depending on the number of client handbooks managed, with API access included.
You can purchase a handbook for $139 or $179/year to use as a reference and copy relevant policies. Alternatively, we offer a $599 service where we update your handbook for you and provide both a red-lined and final version.
You can get started by creating a new handbook here.
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