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DON’T MISS THE BOAT

Workplace Policy Handbook & Forms for 2026 

Clearly written policies and procedures support productivity, reduce confusion, and limit preventable employment disputes. Employers who rely on outdated forms or handbooks risk unnecessary exposure as employment laws continue to change.

Our 2026 Workplace Policy Forms & Handbook provide a practical “hire-to-fire” foundation designed to align everyday workplace operations with current legal requirements.

2026 Model Forms Include:

  • Employment application and job description prototype, including key requirements for Americans with Disabilities Act compliance and California’s constitutional privacy protections;
  • Pre-employment protocols, structured to meet current legal standards;
  • Employment agreement, including protection of confidential company data;
  • Alternative dispute resolution agreement, reflecting current arbitration requirements;
  • Meal and rest period acknowledgments, confirming employer provision of required breaks;
  • Termination paperwork, including new separation checklist and updated sample severance release agreement (to be applied as appropriate for full transition and greater protection against later, preventable suits); and
  • Paid sick leave sample policies.

All 2026 forms orders also include sample hiring checklists, providing practical guidance to help ensure consistent, documented compliance throughout the onboarding process.

2026 Model Employee Handbook (80+ Pages) Includes:

  • Employment conditions, including mutual “at will” termination rights;
  • Discrimination and harassment prevention and complaint procedures;
  • Employee compensation and benefits;
  • Performance expectations;
  • Limits of employee privacy, including valid management access to employee-maintained databases and social media guidelines;
  • Paid and unpaid leaves;
  • Workplace health and safety;
  • Job-related injury or illness; and
  • Drug and alcohol policy, including testing and violations procedures and standards.

Client Feedback:

“Tim’s office makes HR matters so much easier!  We just have to do what they tell us to do. We order their updated hiring forms and employee handbook each year and it keeps us protected simply with the correct up-to-date wording (since laws are always changing) that we would otherwise not know about.  Just the hiring forms alone have saved us thousands of dollars in one lawsuit.  We also take part in their yearly HR seminar, which keeps us up-to-date on new laws and key points to follow to keep us protected.  I HIGHLY recommend any employer to connect with Tim and his team – especially in these current times!” – LO

CONTACT US TO ORDER NOW

To order or for more information, contact Office Manager Aimee Rosales at 626.583.6600 or email her at officemgr@tbowleslaw.com

January 2, 2026

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