Q: Do all employers in California need to have their policies in writing for their employees?
My place of employment is a gas station with 5 people on the schedule, and 3 who are not. They have no employee handbook, nor any policies in writing for their employees to follow or use for reference, if needed. I find this quite strange, as policies are used for employee, as well as employer protection.
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An employer in California is not required to have an employee handbook or to publish written policies and procedures. In fact, many small businesses do not.
There are certain things the need to be posted regarding employee rights under various governmental protective statutes. Other than those notices, nothing needs to be provided to the employee.
Good luck to you.
Brad S Kane agrees with this answer
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The Federal Government and the State of California require employers to post certain employee rights notices.
https://www.dol.gov/general/topics/posters
https://www.dir.ca.gov/wpnodb.html
On the other hand, employer are not required to have written policies or a handbook.
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