Employee Handbooks
A clear, well written employee handbook is one of the most practical tools an organization can have. It sets expectations, reduces confusion, and helps leaders apply policies consistently. We create handbooks that fit your culture, reflect current laws, and support day to day decision making.
Handbook Service Options
Organizations have different needs depending on their size, resources, and how much support they want. We offer three flexible options so you can choose the level of guidance that works best for you.
Option 1: DIY Handbook Template
A simple and cost-effective way to build your handbook for Oregon or Washington using a structure that has already been vetted by our team.
What you get:
- A complete, ready to customize template
- Policies aligned with current federal and state requirements
- Clear instructions for tailoring it to your organization
- A format designed to be practical and easy to follow
Best for: Very small organizations, or employers who want to build their own handbook but need a reliable foundation.
Included in membership for Small Business and Pro members.
Option 2: DIY Handbook Template Plus Specialized Review
You complete your handbook using our template, and then our team conducts a full review at a discounted rate.
What you get:
- Everything included in the DIY Template
- A thorough review for clarity, compliance, and consistency
- Practical recommendations for improvement
- Guidance on tone and alignment with your culture
- Quicker turnaround time
Best for: Employers who want to do most of the work themselves but want reassurance that the final product is accurate, clear, and complete.
Option 3: Custom Handbook Review and Update of Your Existing Handbook
A full-service option where we use your current handbook, maintain your preferred tone and structure, and make necessary updates.
What you get:
- A deep review of your current handbook
- Updates based on federal, state, and local requirements
- Improved clarity, practical language, and usable formatting
- Recommendations for policy adjustments based on your operations
- Optional addendums for multistate teams
Best for: Anyone whose handbook needs more than a light refresh, growing organizations, or multistate employers.
Comparison at a Glance
| Feature | DIY Template | Template Plus Review | Custom Review and Update |
| Cost | Lowest | Moderate | Highest |
| Uses your existing handbook | No | No | Yes |
| Compliance check | Built into template | Full review | Full review and updates |
| Customized to your culture | You make the edits | We provide suggestions | We do the customization |
| Multistate support | OR and WA only | Yes | Yes |
| Time required from you | Most | Moderate | Least |
Why Employers Choose Us
Our approach is practical, straightforward, and grounded in real world HR experience. Employers trust our team because we bring:
- Extensive experience drafting handbooks
- A focus on clarity rather than dense legal language
- A process that is collaborative and easy to navigate
- Current knowledge of local and regional employment requirements
We make sure your handbook is both compliant and usable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most employers update their handbook every year, but we generally do not recommend going more than two years. If you operate in states like Oregon and Washington with frequent legal changes or experience organizational shifts, an annual review is recommended.