Sample Policies for Dance Studios

Table of Contents

WELCOME!

ABOUT THIS HANDBOOK

Our Employment Relationship
Inquiries
Part-Time And Temporary Employees
Changes In Policy
Feedback Or Comments

A SHORT HISTORY

OUR VISION

Our Mission
Your Mission

EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

Equal Employment Opportunity
Preventing Harassment
Responsibilities
Definition
Violation of the Policy
Reporting Harassment
Handling Confidential Information
Avoiding Conflicts Of Interest/Non Compete
Dismissal For Misconduct

AT WORK

Employment Categories
Legal Right To Work In The United States
Introductory Period
Your Work Schedule
Required Meal Break Exception Rule
Attendance And Punctuality
Performance Planning And Evaluation
Disciplinary Procedures
Open Door Policy For Grievances And Problem Solving
Your Personnel File
Personnel Data Changes
Solicitation And Distribution
Using Computer Software At Work
Using Electronic Communications
Personal Use Of Phone And Mail
Using Company Owned Equipment (Stereos And Copiers)
Using Company Credit Cards
Travel Reimbursement Policy
Policy On Issuing Keys
Alarm Codes
Staff Lounge
Dress For Work
Smoking

HEALTH AND SAFETY

Safety At Work
Accidents At Work
Workers’ Compensation
Violence Prevention
Hours You May Use The Ballroom
Drug Free Workplace

COMPENSATION

Our Compensation Philosophy
How Salaries Are Set
Salary Increases
Overtime Pay
How You Are Paid

BENEFITS

Enrollment
Health And Dental Insurance
401(K) Savings Plan
401(K) Profit Sharing Plan
Dance Benefits
Other Benefits

TIME OFF

Paid Leaves
Unpaid Leaves
Requesting Time Off
Accepting Other Employment Or Going Into Business While On Leave Of Absence
Insurance Premium Payment During Leaves Of Absence

LEAVING

Resignation
Changing Company Needs
Exit Interview
Returning Company Property
Final Pay And Benefits
Your Address
Rehire

APPENDIX

Booking Sheets Policy
Floor Rental Policy
Group Class Assistant Policy
Accepting Assignments From The Outside Events Department
Professional Practice Policy
Student And Public Practice Policy
Time Off Request Policy For Teachers
Hours You May Use The Ballroom
Teachers Calling In Sick
Waiting For Late Students
Responsibility For Booking Students & Collecting Payment
Steplists
Private Lessons – Canceling Students
Front Desk Refund Policy
Group Class Series Drop-Ins
Group Class & Staff Workshop Cancellation Policy
Celebrity Workshop Cancellation
Party Cancellation Policy
Non-Fraternization
Small Ballroom Teacher Rotation
Use Of Photos And Headshots
Key And Alarm Codes
Payment Policy For (Your Studio) Sponsored Training
Cash Advances
Postage Use
No Fires Policy
Use Of (Your Studio) Facilities For Personal Use
Privacy & Security For Staff Lounge And Front & Back Offices
Block Party Access
Use Of Phones
Block Party Parking Space
Procedure For Same Day Appointment Rescheduling By Teacher