While building up an employee handbook, employers must make sure that it complies with California employment laws. No, employee handbooks are not required in California.However, having an employee handbook is still best practice for several reasons. Learn about California employee handbook requirements and optional California employee handbook policies, then find out how we take the work out of compliance. Los Angeles employment law attorney Melissa Marsh prepares employee handbooks, manuals and policies. It does not matter where you were born or what your legal status is. Contact Coast Employment Law to create an employee handbook for your business or to revise your existing handbook for compliance. These are some of the sample policies you may wish to include in an employee handbook. Most employers are surprised to learn that California does not require companies to have an employee handbook. Most employers are surprised to learn that California does not require companies to have an employee handbook.