HR & Employment
Employee handbook acknowledgment
An employee handbook acknowledgment is a short form confirming an employee received and read the company handbook, and understands it's a policy guide, not an employment contract.
When to use it
Use this every time you issue or update an employee handbook — it's standard practice for documenting that employees actually received the policies they're expected to follow, and it helps preserve at-will employment status by making clear the handbook itself isn't a contract.
What's typically included
- Acknowledgment of receipt
- "Not a contract" statement
- Policies-may-change notice
- Where to direct questions
- Employee signature
This document involves employment or workplace-compliance obligations that vary by state and by employer size. It is a general starting point only — not legal advice — and should be reviewed by an employment attorney licensed in your state before use.
Ready to use this template?
Every word is editable before you send — this is a starting point, not a final draft.