Take Control of Compliance, Culture, and Clarity Across Your Dealership

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In today’s fast-paced dealership environment, a generic employee handbook just won’t cut it. Whether you're running a single rooftop or managing a multi-store group, having a clear, compliant, and dealership-specific employee handbook is essential to protecting your business and supporting your team. The Auto Dealership Employee Handbook Kit gives you the tools and language to do exactly that—with clarity, confidence, and zero guesswork.

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This comprehensive kit walks you step-by-step through the process of creating or updating a dealership-ready handbook. From legal must-haves and department-specific policies to tone-setting introductions and employee acknowledgement forms, every section is tailored to the operational realities of the retail automotive industry.

 

What You Get:

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• 128-Page Dealership-Specific Handbook Guide
  Covers every key area: Equal Employment Opportunity, Harassment Policies, FMLA, OSHA, Workplace Conduct, Compensation, ADA, Remote Work, Customer Data Security, and more.

• Editable Microsoft Word Templates
  Fully formatted, easy-to-customize Word documents for all handbook sections—organized with consistent labeling so you can build or revise your handbook efficiently.

• Comprehensive Policy Checklist
  A working tool to help you identify which policies are relevant, which need review, and where to start your customization process.

• Sample Intro and Culture Messaging
  Use the included welcome message and dealership history template to set the right tone and align new hires with your dealership’s values.

• Step-by-Step Guidance
  Insight into legal considerations, drafting strategies, best practices, and how to avoid common mistakes that can turn your handbook into a liability.

 

Who Should Use This Kit?

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• Dealer Principals and General Managers Ensure consistency and legal protection across departments or rooftops.

• Office Managers and HR Coordinators Streamline onboarding and support compliant workplace operations.

• Department Heads Understand and reinforce the policies that apply to your team and ensure alignment across the store.

 

Key Topics Covered:

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• Equal Opportunity and Anti-Harassment Policies

• At-Will Employment and Legal Disclaimers

• Wage Classifications and Commission Pay Plans

• Tools, Demos, Discounts, and Department Protocols

• Leave of Absence Policies (FMLA, Sick, Military, Jury Duty)

• Cybersecurity, Data Privacy, and Social Media Use

• Remote/Hybrid Work Guidelines

• Pregnancy and Nursing Accommodations

• Employee Acknowledgement and Policy Change Guidance

 

Why It Works

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This is more than a template—it’s a dealership-specific strategy tool. The Kit’s dealership-centric language, legal context, and customization framework ensure that your final handbook is not only compliant, but useful across departments. It enables GMs and HR professionals to set expectations, empower managers, and ensure fairness and professionalism across every team—from the sales floor to the service bay.

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Create a handbook that protects your business, promotes your culture, and empowers your team—without starting from scratch.

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Get your copy of the Auto Dealership Employee Handbook Kit today.