Haytham/Neal - please review the major points of the HR Handbook below. If you agree, we can complete this process. Marcy
HR Handbook Highlights
Purpose: 1)
define the Law Firm’s standard operating procedures; 2) provide information on
employee work rights; 3) identify the rational reasons the Law Firm can fire an
employee at will
Disclaimer: Does not constitute an expressed or implied
contract. Commonwealth of Virginia
at will employment laws are intact.
SOPs:
1.
Non-disclosure of all client information applies
to all employees [and contractors if signatures on an NDA]
2.
Employees agree to non-compete
3.
US Laws posted & policy statements: Equal Employment Opportunities,
Anti-Harassment and Sexual Harassment Policy; Workplace Violence Policy;
Americans with Disabilities Act policy; Work place safety; Conduct and Work
Environment; drug and alcohol; conflict resolution; OSHA
4.
Law Firm Office Procedures
a.
9 – 5 Monday thru Friday with all Federal
holidays off
b.
40-hour work week expected with constant
coverage of office required (staggered lunch hours)
c.
2 –week paid vacation a year; additional
vacation in a non-paid status and by request to an equity partner
d.
Flextime approved by an equity partner and only
if the 9 – 5 office hours are otherwise covered by another employee
e.
Overtime is not authorized by full time
employees
f.
Absences IAW Family and Military Leave Act will
not be counted against the Leave without pay of more than 5 days
g.
Paid time off will be authorized by an equity
partner on a case by case basis
h.
Tardy work habits will be compensated by
flextime and only on approval by an equity partner
i.
Family and Bereavement leave must be coordinated
and approved by an equity partner
j.
Jury duty and military reserve/guard duty will
be accommodated and pay for those days negotiated by an equity partner
5.
Client Billable Hours
a.
Employees required to use a time management
system to log all hours
6.
Pay, Compensation, Work tools, benefits
a.
Law Firm provides all computers and equipment
for work
b.
Performance reviews are annually and raises will
be at the descretion of the equity partners
c.
Health club refunds of $40 a month is provided
if member has a health club membership
d.
Disability insurance (short and long) will be
provided in January 2012
e.
401K plan will be provided in January 2012
f.
Medical – the Law Firm does not provide medical
insurance at this time.
7.
Emergency procedures
a.
In the DC area, follow all federal, state, local
commuter instructions and office closures.
Employees sign:
1. 1) a NDA statement and
2. 2) an understanding of the at will nature of
employment in the Commonwealth of Virginia
3. 3) Non-compete, NDA, Proprietary Client Information
agreement