https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Mon, 29 Jun 2026 06:06:42 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-employee-handbooks-legally-binding#post-2385622 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 13:00:04 +0000 BandDmommy 2385622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Eko: My guess is they will follow the employee handbook and will withhold from your final paycheck. I had to be very careful on my leaving dates so I didn't owe money back to employer for graduate school costs. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-employee-handbooks-legally-binding#post-2385602 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 12:38:25 +0000 Eko 2385602@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.KMM: Thanks! I haven't updated my resume in over 3 years and now I have to write a cover letter....vomit. haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-employee-handbooks-legally-binding#post-2385599 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 12:36:38 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2385599@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Eko: ugh - that sucks! Good luck with the job search! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-employee-handbooks-legally-binding#post-2385355 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 09:19:43 +0000 ms.line 2385355@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DH got a signing bonus that he had to pay back if he left before a year, and when he did they just withheld it from his final paycheck(s). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-employee-handbooks-legally-binding#post-2385287 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 08:19:58 +0000 Eko 2385287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs.KMM: job change. I was planning on waiting out the six months to find a new job, but things went all sideways this week so now I'm looking for a new one now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-employee-handbooks-legally-binding#post-2385043 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 22:14:29 +0000 Mrs.KMM 2385043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Eko: just curious, are you looking to change jobs or leaving to stay home? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-employee-handbooks-legally-binding#post-2384929 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 21:04:09 +0000 Eko 2384929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@futuremama: yeah that is what I'm figuring. Hopefully they'll forget they have this as it never happens. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-employee-handbooks-legally-binding#post-2384814 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 19:49:40 +0000 wheres_c 2384814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My company had this policy and didn't hold me to it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-employee-handbooks-legally-binding#post-2384761 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 19:12:20 +0000 futuremama 2384761@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Many companies don't bother to follow up with these things, but they generally are binding since you usually sign something saying you understand the policies. I would be prepared for them to collect. In this case, they may just dock your final check as they would if you took more vacation than you'd accrued. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-employee-handbooks-legally-binding#post-2384675 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 17:44:41 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2384675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes, the reason employers put policies in handbooks and have people acknowledge receipt is so they can't dispute they weren't aware of policies and responsibilities. These same handbooks protect employees too.</p> <p>Your employer may not hold you to it, but get your money together just in case. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-employee-handbooks-legally-binding#post-2384628 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 16:56:09 +0000 Freckles 2384628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If the handbook is stating established company policies, then yes. But i wouldn't say that it's the employee handbook content that is legally binding. He probably gave you the handbook because it's easier to understand and material that is available for distribution to employees. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-employee-handbooks-legally-binding#post-2384626 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 16:55:41 +0000 Greentea 2384626@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Good question. DH got fired recently for something that he was not told about or warned about or told of any consequence in the event it happened. They said it was in the handbook. It still makes me wonder. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-employee-handbooks-legally-binding#post-2384619 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 16:52:15 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2384619@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Did you sign it to agree? If yes, then I think it becomes part like a contract. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-employee-handbooks-legally-binding#post-2384616 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 16:51:43 +0000 sunny 2384616@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nevermind. I misread the post. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-employee-handbooks-legally-binding#post-2384612 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 16:49:32 +0000 MaryM 2384612@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If it's a "policy," then yes. I think it's legally binding. "Handbooks" might be more of a gray area. </p> <p>At my job, it is part of the job description that a person will adhere to all policies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-employee-handbooks-legally-binding#post-2384598 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 16:39:26 +0000 Mrs D 2384598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you should look at any contract you have with them. We have to sign something saying we will follow Code of Conduct and have been given and understand a copy of our Employee Handbook....so I would feel bound to mine personally. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/are-employee-handbooks-legally-binding#post-2384597 Thu, 10 Dec 2015 16:37:55 +0000 Eko 2384597@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My employer gave me two weeks pay during my maternity leave. They have a policy that's part of their employee handbook that if you leave within six months of return you owe that money back. </p> <p>Do you think that's actually legally binding? </p>