Companies in the private sector usually have a special document that is mandatory for both employees and employers – a handbook (guide), which is developed by the company on the basis of standard documents of an advisory nature. At the time of hiring, each employee must read it and sign that he or she agrees with all of the rules set forth in it. The manual contains provisions governing the work and rest schedules of employees, the procedure and timing of salary payments, forms of incentives, the grounds and procedure for transferring to another job, certification, as well as internships, training and professional development.
Particular attention is paid to ethical norms and rules of conduct, which are based on the idea that the company is a single team, a team of like-minded people. An important part of management is the relationship with customers, clients and visitors.
From a legal point of view, the manual is a local normative legal act that establishes the rights and obligations of the employee and the employer represented by its managers and other officials. Accordingly, it is referred to by employees and employers, as well as supervisory and law enforcement agencies, when dealing with labor disputes.
Probation
Usually an employee is hired for a specific position with a probationary period (probation), the length of which is not stipulated by law. As a rule it is determined by company policy, but the parties can also agree on it. A probationary period is usually 90 days, but can be as long as six months. During this period, the employee is usually not covered by the benefits provided to permanent employees. The employer may also dismiss the employee during the probationary period or at the end of it. By agreement between the parties, the duration of the probationary period can be extended or a new period can be set, or a temporary work contract can be concluded for a fixed period.
If, during or after the probationary period, the employer decides that the employee meets the stated requirements, the employer notifies the employee and the work continues on a permanent basis.