What is the Caring Senior Service franchisee required to include in their Caring Senior Service employee handbook?

According to Caring Senior Service's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, franchisees must include a specific statement in their employee orientation or new-hire information, which can be incorporated into the employee handbook. This statement must say, "[Employee Name] are employee of [Name of Franchisee's Entity]. [Employee Name] is not an employee of Caring Senior Service Franchise Partnership, L.P." Additionally, the handbook must feature an acknowledgment page that the employee signs.

This requirement ensures clarity that the franchisee is the employer and operates independently from Caring Senior Service. It helps to avoid any confusion among employees regarding their employer and the responsibilities of Caring Senior Service Franchise Partnership, L.P.

Furthermore, franchisees are responsible for ensuring all employment and employee-related policies and practices comply with state and federal laws. Caring Senior Service may provide examples and ideas for human resources and employment training services, but it is the franchisee's responsibility to adapt these to comply with local laws. Caring Senior Service has no obligation to provide updates regarding changes in labor or employment laws, emphasizing the franchisee's role in maintaining legal compliance.

In addition to the employee handbook statement, franchisees must post a notice at their business location stating the name of their entity and clarifying that the business is independently owned and operated. All forms used in connection with the franchised business must also include the franchisee's entity name and a statement of independent ownership. Franchisees must also ensure that W-2 forms and checks list the franchisee's entity as the employer, not Caring Senior Service.