2025-2026 California Employee Handbook Template
Only $39.95 - Create an employee handbook, in MS Word, for your small business in The Golden State
State of California Employee Handbook
- Minimum Wage Updates
- Overtime Pay Update
- Sick Leave Update
- Employee Leave Entitlement for Reproductive Loss
- Cannabis Use Away From The Workplace & Testing
- California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)
- Non-compete Restrictions
Comprehensive handbook template created specifically for small businesses in the state of California. This handbook includes the necessary policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state law. It can be customized, including adding or deleting policy topics, to meet the specific needs of your business.
This template formatted specifically for California
Over 100 Policy Topics Included
This MS Word template for small business can be completed, then saved as a PDF, RTF or MS Works. It contains all major policies for small business, with specific language complying with California regulations, and complies with federal guidelines and requirements for employers.
- California-specific template - over 100 policy topics.
- Easily customize with your company logo.
- Many topics have multiple options.
- Easily edit, delete or add topics.
- Acknowledgement form for employees to sign.
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- Formatted in Microsoft Word for PC or Mac.
- Available in PDF format.
- Available in MS Works format.
- Available In RTF (Rich Text Format).
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All employers, regardless of size, are required by law to have written policy made available to employees.