CA Employee Handbook Creator Online Tool (ENG) and (SP) Bundle

An employee handbook is one of the best ways to avoid misunderstandings and ensure fair, consistent treatment of employees. Creating a handbook that complies with California and federal laws informs employees and helps protect your business from lawsuits.

Use CalChamber’s Employee Handbook Creator tool to clearly communicate company policies and set expectations in an employee handbook you create online. The online tool is both Windows and Mac compatible, plus you can conveniently access it from your desktop or tablet.

Subscribe to California Employee Handbook Creator separately for the English or Spanish version. Save $91 when you order them both as a kit. (Instructions, explanations, navigation and the wizard are in English for both versions.) Your subscription is good for one year from when your access starts.

Your yearly subscription of $106.99 (English or Spanish) helps keep your handbook policies up to date; it means you'll continue to receive new and revised policy updates resulting from changes to California and federal employment laws or regulations (See Compliance Alert above).

When you receive your yearly renewal notice, you pay only $106.99 to renew a single English or Spanish version for one year; $192.98 for both English and Spanish versions in one kit. CalChamber Preferred and higher Members also receive their 20% discount. Questions about renewing? Call (800) 331-8877.

Note: While you can access content for your handbook online anytime, the handbook itself is not stored online. So it’s important to export and save all handbook versions you create. If you ever make updates to your handbook through Employee Handbook Creator (including changes resulting from updated policy notifications), the new version replaces the previous version online.

• Access the Employee Handbook Creator online tool from desktop or tablet (PC/Mac compatible).
• Comprehensive wizard simplifies building your handbook and identifying mandatory policies.
• Answer the wizard's series of comprehensive questions to determine what you need and want in your handbook.
• Select from more than 100 company policies, including policies that may be mandatory, suggested or optional for your company.
• (Option) Print a copy of the wizard questions and your answers.
• Helpful explanations clarify wizard questions.
• Stop and start anytime (tracks your progress).
• Help menu includes FAQs and How To's.
• Customize handbook with your logo and company-specific content—including adding your own custom policies.
• Copy and paste company-specific text from a previous handbook.
• Export your completed handbook as a PDF, RTF or HTML and then print the file from your own printer.
• Email notifications indicate employment law or regulation changes affecting your handbook.
• Revise online as needed and export the new version to your PC or Mac at any time.

1. Why doesn’t Employee Handbook Creator have English and Spanish languages within the same tool?
   To lower your cost, we offer English and Spanish versions separately so you can subscribe to the version you need. (Instructions, explanations, navigation and the wizard are in English for both versions of Employee Handbook Creator online tool.) Save $50 if you subscribe to a kit with both versions.
   
   
2. Why would I need a Spanish version of the handbook?
   California has a large Spanish-speaking workforce, and communicating your policies to employees is important. In some cases, such as anti-harassment policies, the failure to communicate the policy in the language that your employees speak may increase your risk of liability in the event of a lawsuit. An employee handbook gives you the best opportunity to clearly communicate your company policies and help protect yourself from unlawful termination suits.
   
   
3. If I have an existing policy or want to add information to a policy in the online tool, will it translate it into Spanish?
   No. However, if you are a CalChamber member, you’re eligible for a free initial consultation and a 15% discount on translation from Localipsum Multilingual Translation Services.
   
   
4. What if I need more than one handbook?
   If you would like to add a new handbook for a different company, you will need to buy another subscription.
   
   
5. Can I post it to our intranet?
   Yes.
   
   
6. Can I personalize it with our company logo?
   Yes.
   
   
7. Do you have technical support if I need assistance?
   Yes. You can call (800) 331-8877 or email techsupport@calchamber.com.
   
   
8. Am I required to have an employee handbook?
   California does not require employers to have a handbook. However, if you create a handbook, there are policies that must be included.

Employee Handbook Creator Plus a New Service from CalChamber!

Using our Employee Handbook Creator (EHC) online tool but need additional support? Upgrade to Employee Handbook Creator Plus and collaborate directly with one of our employment law experts as they guide you through the process step by step!

Schedule Your Plus Session Now!

Item # ECP – Employee Handbook Creator Plus; Price: $599

Preferred members and above receive a 20% discount.

How It Works:

Take your EHC experience to the next level with live guidance provided by a CalChamber employment law expert! Whether you’re new to EHC or a current subscriber looking for additional reassurance, our expert will answer your questions in real-time and provide the support you need.

Common Questions and Answers:

Q: Do I need a current EHC subscription to utilize EHC Plus?

A: Yes, EHC Plus is only available to EHC subscribers. Click here for information on how to become a subscriber.

Q: I’m not a current EHC subscriber. Can you review and help me revise my company’s current handbook?

A: This service is exclusively for EHC subscribers. With EHC Plus, you’ll work with an employment law expert to navigate the EHC Wizard and create a customized company handbook tailored to your business needs. If you’re not already an EHC subscriber, you can purchase the online tool here.

PLEASE NOTE: This service is solely dedicated to a walkthrough of policies existing within the EHC framework. Our employment law experts are unable to review or comment on any policies that you have created separately and wish to add to your EHC handbook.

Q: I already purchased and created my handbook with EHC for the new year. Can I still use this service?

A: Yes! This service is available to all current EHC subscribers for an additional cost. By adding this service, you’ll work with one of our employment law experts to navigate the EHC Wizard process and create or revise your handbook.

Q: How do I schedule my meeting with an employment law expert? How long will the process take?

A: After submitting your information through the request form, our team will reach out to you to coordinate a date and time to meet with an employment law expert for your EHC Plus session. Although availability may be determined prior to your purchase, please note that payment must be completed before your EHC Plus session is reserved.

Each handbook creation process via EHC Plus will be unique so session times will vary. However, to ensure enough time for completion, you should allow up to three hours to meet with your employment law expert. This meeting will cover walking through the EHC Wizard, a high-level overview of your drafted handbook and addressing any remaining questions.

Please note: Our employment law experts can only answer questions related to the policies within EHC and cannot provide legal advice. Additionally, we are unable to rewrite or draft policy language on your behalf.

Q: Are any special system or technological requirements needed?

The EHC online tool is accessible from your desktop, laptop or tablet. However, for the best experience, we recommend you conduct your EHC Plus session from a desktop or laptop (EHC is PC/Mac compatible).

Your EHC Plus session will be conducted via Zoom or Teams, and you will receive a virtual invitation from your employment law expert when your meeting is scheduled. During your session, you will share your screen to ask questions and work through the EHC Wizard as you create your handbook.

Preparation for Your Session

To make the most of your EHC Plus session, we highly recommend completing our EHC Wizard Planning Guide in advance (this document will be sent to you prior to your session). This will help you and the employment law expert create your handbook more efficiently.

Questions? Please contact (916) 823-4291 or seminars@calchamber.com, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT, and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT.

Please see the Cancellation and Change Policy in CalChamber’s Terms and Conditions here.

The digital product is designated as “final and nonrefundable” or “no refund/return.”