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Employee Handbook Conclusion (Policy Revision & Employee Acknowledgement of Receipt)

This policy pertains to the revision of company policies and the employee’s acknowledgement of receipt of the handbook. It emphasizes the company’s commitment to fairness and equal opportunity, and the necessity to update policies in line with changing laws and employment trends.

If the main body of your Employee Handbook is ready, use this template to conclude it and ask employees for acknowledgement of receipt of employee handbook, confirming that they they received and read your policies.

The Policy Revision & Employee Acknowledgement of Receipt policy should include:

  1. Provisions for regular revisions of the handbook, ensuring it remains up-to-date with current legislation and employment practices
  2. A call to action for employees to notify HR of any inconsistencies or errors they spot in the handbook
  3. A formal acknowledgement section where employees confirm they’ve read and understood the handbook, with a space for their signature and date

Keep in mind that this template is not a legal document and may not take into account all relevant local or national laws. Please ask your attorney to review your finalized policy documents or Handbook.

Revision & Employee Acknowledgement of Receipt policy template

Policy brief & purpose

The purpose of this policy is to ensure that our company’s guidelines and policies remain up-to-date, compliant with relevant laws, and are consistently understood and adhered to by all employees.

Policy revision

Frequency: Our company will conduct an annual revision of our handbook to ensure it aligns with current legislation, employment trends, and company values.

Feedback: Employees are encouraged to provide feedback on the handbook at any time. If an employee identifies inconsistencies, errors, or areas that require clarification, they should promptly notify the Human Resources (HR) department.

Updates: Any significant changes made to the handbook will be communicated to all employees in a timely manner.

Employee acknowledgement

Receipt: Upon receiving the employee handbook, or any subsequent updates, employees are required to read and familiarize themselves with its content.

Acknowledgement form: After reviewing the handbook, employees must sign an acknowledgement form, confirming they have read, understood, and agree to adhere to the policies outlined within.

Clarifications: If employees have questions or require clarification on any policy, they are encouraged to contact the HR department.

Acknowledgement form:

I, [Employee’s Full Name], acknowledge that I have received, read, and understood the content of the company’s employee handbook. I commit to adhering to the policies and guidelines outlined within and understand that failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.

Signature: ________________________ Date: //_____

Disclaimer: This policy template is meant to provide general guidelines and should be used as a reference. It may not take into account all relevant local, state or federal laws and is not a legal document. Neither the author nor Workable will assume any legal liability that may arise from the use of this policy.

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