Leave Policy :

Employers must maintain certain records to comply with federal, state, and local laws and to

help administer HR policies and practices. Depending on the nature of the form, these documents

should either be retained in the employee's personnel file, or a separate confidential file. Here are

some key forms to consider:

11. Handbook acknowledgments. When an employee signs this form, he or she

acknowledges that they are responsible for reading and complying with all company

policies. Obtain signed acknowledgments when you first issue the handbook, at the time

of hire for new employees, and whenever you make changes to the handbook.

12. Leave of absence. Have employees submit requests for time off or other types of leave in
writing. In some cases, the federal government or your state government may provide
sample forms, such as those used for Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) purposes