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Employee Handbook Assignment

University of Phoenix

Dynamic Duo

Frenda Lightfoot-Austin

Sheilah Dillon

Shawnte ' Strachan

Employment Law - MGT 434

Dr. Beverly Spencer

April 3, 2007

Employee Handbook

Dillon, Strachan, Lightfoot, Inc. (DSL, Inc.)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION

Welcome

Mission and Philosophy

Introduction and Acknowledgment

II. EMPLOYMENT

Privacy Policies

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ethics and Conduct

Disability Accommodation

Access to Personnel Files

Employee and Applicant Drug Testing

Performance Evaluations

III. EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT PROGRAMS

Employee Benefits

Worker 's Compensation Insurance

INTRODUCTION

The Dillon, Strachan ', Lightfoot, Incorporated (DSL, Inc.) was formed in 1973. This handbook was originally conceived as a manual to inform employees of their rights. Therefore the scope of this handbook has been expanded to provide information on employee rights and procedures in cases of dismissal for cause under the existing DSL, Inc., Staff Personnel Policy.

The common phrase of "keep up the good work" does not mean you are safe from any actions. Further, a good evaluation or good raise alone does not imply safety. After reading and understanding this handbook it is our hope that each of you will know the laws, policies, and procedures that applies to you.

WELCOME

DSL, Inc. welcomes you to the company and commends you on your decision to join our team. DSL, Inc. is an industry leader in the manufacturing of steel beams. Our customers include many of the major companies in the world. The management team realizes that our employees are the number one asset of any successful company and we pride ourselves on the diverse that our corporate culture.

This handbook was developed to describe some of the expectations of our employees and to outline the policies, programs, and benefits available to eligible employees. DSL employees should familiarize themselves with the



References: Bennett-Alexander, D. D., Hartman, L.P. (2007). Employment Law for Business, 5th Edition, New York, NY: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. Retrieved April 1, 2007, from University of Phoenix, Resource, MGT434-Employment Law Sotto, L.J. & McCarthy, E.M. (2007). An Employer 's Guide to US Workplace Privacy Issues. Retrieved April 1, 2007, Computer & Internet Lawyer, Retrieved April 1, 2007 from EBSCO database. University of California Berkeley April 1, 2006. Guide to Managing Human Resources, at http://hrweb.berkeley.edu/guide/performance.htm

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