The employee handbook or manual needs to clearly define the expectations of employees and management. It can also be a vital asset that helps to protect the company against legal claims of wrongful termination, unfair treatment, discrimination, harassment, or other charges. Some federal and state laws require certain employment policies be in writing. However, there is no law that requires an employer to provide employees with a handbook. Nevertheless, there are many good reasons, both legal and non-legal, to publish a handbook. A handbook facilitates the uniform distribution to all organization employees and is a common repository of organization policies and procedures.