Originally Posted by debbiedoeszip:
During an interview, I go over the most important parts of the handbook (payment schedule, illness policy, hours, why I'm awesome, etc) and I answer any questions. At the end of the interview, I give them their own copy to take home and go over before contacting me again (assuming they do). The handbook is longer and more detailed than the information I give them during an interview.
I do the same! I also email them a PDF before they start and then give them a hard copy on their first day. At the beginning of fall I send an illness policy reminder by email or post it on my private FB page.