An employee handbook is the document that codifies a company's policies, expectations, employee benefits, code of conduct, and procedures. It covers anti-discrimination, harassment reporting, leave policies, time off, expense reimbursement, IT and security policies, and performance management. The handbook serves both as employee orientation (helping new hires understand how the company operates) and as legal protection (documented policies provide defense against employment disputes alleging unfair treatment, unwritten rules, or discriminatory practices). It is a foundational HR document that should be in place by the time the company has more than ~10 employees and reviewed annually thereafter. It is the kind of document...