(This is a sample from a church with a large staff.)

SECTION 1: Introductory Statements
Introductory Statement and Welcome
Employee Acknowledgment Form
Hiring Policies
Nature of Employment
Employee Relations Introductory Period
Employment Applications
Performance Evaluations

SECTION 2: General Policies
Basic Staff Member Qualifications
Hiring of Relatives
Employee Medical Examinations
Immigration Lay Compliance
Conflict of Interest
Outside Employment
Non-Disclosure
Disabilities Accommodation
Employment Categories
Access to Personal Files
Employment Reference Checks
Personnel Data Changes
Life-Threatening Illnesses in the Workplace

SECTION 3: Compensation Policies
Timekeeping
Paydays
Employee Termination
Severance Pay
Administrative Pay Corrections
Pay Deductions and Set-Offs

SECTION 4: Employee Benefits
Employee Benefits
Vacation Benefits
Medical Reimbursement Plan
Pension Benefits
Child Care Benefits
Pregnancy-Related Absences
Family and Medical Leave
Holidays
Workers' Compensation Insurance
Sick Leave Benefits
Time Off to Vote
Bereavement Leave
Relocation Benefits
Jury Duty
Witness Duty
Educational Assistance
Sabbatical — Educational Leave
Military Leave

SECTION 5: Supervision/Disciplinary Guidelines
Employee Conduct and Work Rules
Drug and Alcohol Use
Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment
Attendance and Punctuality
Personal Appearance
Return of Property
Resignation
Security Inspections
Solicitation
Drug Testing
Progressive Discipline
Problem Resolution

SECTION 6: Rules and Regulations
Safety
Work Schedules
Use of Telephones
Smoking
Rest and Meal Periods
Overtime
Use of Equipment and Vehicles
Emergency Closings
Business Travel Expenses
Computer and E-Mail Usage
Workplace Monitoring
Parking

If you want further assistance with developing a congregational employee policy handbook, e-mail Betsey C. Heavner at (bheavner@gbod.org.

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