Gaps show up in disputes
States like California and New York require certain policies in writing once you reach specific headcounts. Missing them can make a complaint or dispute much harder to defend.
For employers with under 100 people
Your state may require written policies. Most small employers don't have them.
Skip the blank page and the lawyer drafting bill. Answer a few questions and get a complete, numbered first-draft handbook for your industry, team, and state or province in about 5 minutes — $59 one-time, ready to roll out or hand to your lawyer for a quicker review.
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- Required written policies for your state
- All 50 states + Canadian provinces
- PDF with cover page & table of contents
- $59 one-time vs. $2,500+ to have a lawyer draft from scratch
Not legal advice. A first draft for informational purposes — have an employment attorney review it before distributing.
Why a handbook isn't optional anymore
The bigger your team gets, the more your state expects in writing. Check what applies to you — it takes 20 seconds.
The $19 template
Generic Word files with [COMPANY NAME] placeholders, wrong-state language, and none of the policies your state actually mandates.
Doing nothing
The most common choice — and the one that leaves you exposed the first time an employee complaint, injury, or termination turns into a claim.
How it works
- 1
Tell us about your business
Industry, headcount, where you operate, who works for you, and which policies you actually need.
- 2
We draft the handbook
A complete, numbered handbook with your business name throughout and framing that matches your state or province.
- 3
Read it, copy it, print it
Review on screen, copy as markdown, or download a formatted PDF with cover page and table of contents.
Simple pricing
Try it free. Pay only when you like what you see.
Free preview
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- Build your complete handbook in about two minutes
- Read the first sections free — no card
- See exactly what you get before paying
One-time handbook
$59
pay once, no subscription
- Your full handbook, written for your state or province
- Formatted PDF download to share with your team
- Yours to keep — no recurring fees
Best value
HandbookHQ
$29 /month
$349 billed yearly — save $119 vs monthly
We alert you when a verified requirement for your state or province changes, so you can regenerate your handbook.
- PDF and Word export, ready to share with your team
- 1 state or province included — add more for $10/month each
- Law-change alerts and refreshed sections
- Employee acknowledgment tracking
- Unlimited regenerations when laws, headcount, or states change
Employment lawyer: $3,000+. Generic template: wrong state, missing required policies. HandbookHQ: built for your state, from $29/month — or buy your handbook once for $59.
Attorney Review add-on
Coming soonA flat-fee review of your handbook by an employment lawyer licensed in your state or province. Join the waitlist to hear when it opens.
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Questions, answered
Am I actually required to have these policies?
It depends on where you are and how many people you employ. Some states and provinces require certain policies, such as harassment prevention, sick leave, or safety, in writing once you reach specific headcounts. Use the free requirements checker to see what may apply, then confirm with your state or provincial labor office.
Is this legally valid?
It's a professional first draft tailored to your state or province — not legal advice. Most small employers use it as the starting point and have an attorney do a quick review, which costs far less than having one write it from scratch.
What do I get for free?
Build it in about two minutes and read the opening policy free, plus the first 3 sections when you add your email — no credit card. Subscribe to read the full handbook, export it as a PDF, get law-change alerts, and track employee acknowledgments.
What does the plan include?
One state or province, the handbook builder with AI editing, PDF and Word export, law-change alerts with refreshed sections, and employee acknowledgment tracking. Each extra state is $10/month or $90/year.
Can I cancel?
Anytime, in one click from your account. You keep access until the end of your billing period, and your saved handbooks stay readable.
Do you cover my state or province?
Yes — all 50 US states, DC, and every Canadian province and territory.