[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":472},["ShallowReactive",2],{"document-checklist-office-cleaning-D13618":3},{"document":4,"label":23,"preview":11,"thumb":24,"description":5,"descriptionCustom":6,"apiDescription":5,"pages":8,"extension":10,"parents":25,"breadcrumb":29,"related":37,"customDescModule":179,"customdescription":6,"mdFm":180,"mdProseHtml":471},{"description":5,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":7,"pages":8,"size":9,"extension":10,"preview":11,"thumb":12,"svgFrame":13,"seoMetadata":14,"parents":16,"keywords":15},"CHECKLIST OFFICE CLEANING Daily Cleaning: General Areas Empty trash cans and replace liners. Wipe down and disinfect frequently touched surfaces (doorknobs, light switches, etc.). Dust desks, shelves, and other surfaces. Vacuum or sweep and mop floors. Restrooms Clean and disinfect sinks, countertops, and fixtures. Clean and disinfect toilets and urinals. Refill soap dispensers, paper towel holders, and toilet paper. Empty trash cans and replace liners. Sweep and mop floors. Kitchen/Break Room Clean and disinfect sinks, countertops, and appliances. Wipe down tables and chairs. Empty and clean the refrigerator as needed. Empty trash cans and replace liners. Wash and put away dishes. Sweep and mop floors. Weekly Cleaning: General Areas Dust and wipe down all office equipment (computers, printers, phones, etc.). Clean windows and glass surfaces. Vacuum and mop baseboards and corners. Clean and disinfect light switches. Spot clean walls and scuff marks. Restrooms Clean and disinfect mirrors. Scrub and disinfect grout and tiles. Clean and disinfect restroom partitions. Check and replenish air fresheners. Kitchen/Break Room",null,"Checklist Office Cleaning","3",513,"doc","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/checklist-office-cleaning-D13618.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/13618.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#13618.xml",{"title":15,"description":6},"checklist office cleaning",[17,20],{"label":18,"url":19},"Business Plan Kit","/templates/business-plan-kit/",{"label":21,"url":22},"Business Procedures","/templates/business-procedures/","Checklist Office Cleaning Template","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/400px/13618.png",[26,17,20],{"label":27,"url":28},"Templates","/templates/",[30,31,34],{"label":27,"url":28},{"label":32,"url":33},"Administration","/templates/business-administration/",{"label":35,"url":36},"Checklists","/templates/checklists/",[38,42,46,50,54,58,62,66,70,74,79,83,87,105,123,136,152,165],{"label":39,"url":40,"thumb":41,"extension":10},"Checklist Office Supplies","/template/checklist-office-supplies-D13537","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/13537.png",{"label":43,"url":44,"thumb":45,"extension":10},"Checklist To Rent an Office Space","/template/checklist-to-rent-an-office-space-D12996","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12996.png",{"label":47,"url":48,"thumb":49,"extension":10},"Office Policy","/template/office-policy-D13850","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/13850.png",{"label":51,"url":52,"thumb":53,"extension":10},"Cleaning Service Contract","/template/cleaning-service-contract-D12732","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12732.png",{"label":55,"url":56,"thumb":57,"extension":10},"Office Space Policy","/template/office-space-policy-D13740","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/13740.png",{"label":59,"url":60,"thumb":61,"extension":10},"Office Space Allocation and Usage Policy","/template/office-space-allocation-and-usage-policy-D13739","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/13739.png",{"label":63,"url":64,"thumb":65,"extension":10},"Checklist Business Deductions","/template/checklist-business-deductions-D304","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/304.png",{"label":67,"url":68,"thumb":69,"extension":10},"Checklist For Establishing a Website","/template/checklist-for-establishing-a-website-D830","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/830.png",{"label":71,"url":72,"thumb":73,"extension":10},"Checklist Equipment Inventory List","/template/checklist-equipment-inventory-list-D1133","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/1133.png",{"label":75,"url":76,"thumb":77,"extension":78},"Office Supplies Request","/template/office-supplies-request-D103","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/103.png","xls",{"label":80,"url":81,"thumb":82,"extension":10},"How to Maintain an Office","/template/how-to-maintain-an-office-D12749","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12749.png",{"label":84,"url":85,"thumb":86,"extension":10},"Checklist Employment Agreements","/template/checklist-employment-agreements-D563","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/563.png",{"description":88,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":89,"pages":90,"size":91,"extension":10,"preview":92,"thumb":93,"svgFrame":94,"seoMetadata":95,"parents":96,"keywords":103,"url":104},"Employee Handbook Understanding employment at [YOUR COMPANY NAME] Revised on [DATE] Prepared By: [YOUR NAME] [YOUR JOB TITLE] Phone 555.555.5555 Email info@yourbusiness.com www.yourbusiness.com Table of Content Table of Content 2 Welcome to [YOUR COMPANY NAME]! 5 1. Organization Description 6 1.1 Introductory Statement 6 1.2 Customer Relations 6 1.3 Products and Services Provided 7 1.4 Facilities and Location(s) 7 1.5 The History of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] 7 1.6 Management Philosophy 7 1.7 Goals 8 2. The Employment 9 2.1 Nature of Employment 9 2.2 Employee Relations 9 2.3 Equal Employment Opportunity 10 2.4 Diversity 10 2.5 Business Ethics and Conduct 12 2.6 Personal Relationships in the Workplace 13 2.7 Conflicts of Interest 13 2.8 Outside Employment 14 2.9 Non-Disclosure 15 2.10 Disability Accommodation 16 2.11 Job Posting and Employee Referrals 17 2.12 Whistleblower Policy 18 2.13 Accident and First Aid 20 3. Employment Status and Records 21 3.1 Employment Categories 21 3.2 Access to Personnel Files 22 3.3 Personnel Data Changes 23 3.4 Probation Period 23 3.5 Employment Applications 24 3.6 Performance Evaluation 24 3.7 Job Descriptions 25 3.8 Salary Administration 25 3.9 Professional Development 26 4. Employee Benefit Programs 27 4.1 Employee Benefits 27 4.2 Vacation Benefits 27 4.3 Military Service Leave 29 4.4 Religious Observance 29 4.5 Holidays 29 4.6 Workers Insurance 30 4.7 Sick Leave Benefits 31 4.8 Bereavement Leave 32 4.9 Relocation Benefits 33 4.10 Educational Assistance 33 4.11 Health Insurance 34 4.12 Life Insurance 35 4.13 Long Term Disability 35 4.14 Marriage, Maternity and Parental Leave 36 5. Timekeeping / Payroll 40 5.1 Timekeeping 40 5.2 Paydays 40 5.3 Employment Termination 41 5.4 Administrative Pay Corrections 42 6. Work Conditions and Hours 43 6.1 Work Schedules 43 6.2 Absences 43 6.3 Jury Duty 45 6.4 Use of Phone and Mail Systems 45 6.5 Smoking 46 6.6 Meal Periods 46 6.7 Overtime 46 6.8 Use of Equipment 47 6.9 Telecommuting 47 6.10 Emergency Closing 48 6.11 Business Travel Expenses 49 6.12 Visitors in the Workplace 51 6.13 Computer and Email Usage 51 6.14 Internet Usage 52 6.15 Workplace Monitoring 54 6.16 Workplace Violence Prevention 55 7. Employee Conduct & Disciplinary Action 57 7.1 Employee Conduct and Work Rules 57 7.2 Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment 58 7.3 Attendance and Punctuality 60 7.4 Personal Appearance 60 7.5 Return of Property 61 7.6 Resignation and Retirement 61 7.7 Security Inspections 62 7.8 Progressive Discipline 62 7.9 Problem Resolution 64 7.10 Workplace Etiquette 65 7.11 Suggestion Program 67 Acknowledgement of Receipt 68 Welcome to [YOUR COMPANY NAME]! On behalf of your colleagues, we welcome you to [YOUR COMPANY NAME] and wish you every success here. At [YOUR COMPANY NAME], we believe that each employee contributes directly to the growth and success of the company, and we hope you will take pride in being a member of our team. This handbook was developed to describe some of the expectations of our employees and to outline the policies, programs, and benefits available to eligible employees. Employees should become familiar with the contents of the employee handbook as soon as possible, for it will answer many questions about employment with [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. We believe that professional relationships are easier when all employees are aware of the culture and values of the organization. This guide will help you to better understand our vision for the future of our business and the challenges that are ahead. We hope that your experience here will be challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding. Again, welcome! [PRESIDENT NAME] President & CEO 1. Organization Description 1.1 Introductory Statement This handbook is designed to acquaint you with [YOUR COMPANY NAME] and provide you with information about working conditions, employee benefits, and some of the policies affecting your employment. You should read, understand, and comply with all provisions of the handbook. It describes many of your responsibilities as an employee and outlines the programs developed by [YOUR COMPANY NAME] to benefit employees. One of our objectives is to provide a work environment that is conducive to both personal and professional growth. No employee handbook can anticipate every circumstance or question about policy. As [YOUR COMPANY NAME] continues to grow, the need may arise and [YOUR COMPANY NAME] reserves the right to revise, supplement, or rescind any policies or portion of the handbook from time to time as it deems appropriate, in its sole and absolute discretion. Employees will be notified of such changes to the handbook as they occur. 1.2 Customer Relations Customers are among our organization's most valuable assets. Every employee represents [YOUR COMPANY NAME] to our customers and the public. The way we do our jobs presents an image of our entire organization. Customers judge all of us by how they are treated with each employee contact. Therefore, one of our first business priorities is to assist any customer or potential customer. Nothing is more important than being courteous, friendly, helpful, and prompt in the attention you give to customers. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will provide customer relations and services training to all employees with extensive customer contact. Customers who wish to lodge specific comments or complaints should be directed to the [TITLE AND NAME OF THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE] for appropriate action. Our personal contact with the public, our manners on the telephone, and the communications we send to customers are a reflection not only of ourselves, but also of the professionalism of [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. Positive customer relations not only enhance the public's perception or image of [YOUR COMPANY NAME], but also pay off in greater customer loyalty and increased sales and profit. 1.3 Products and Services Provided You will find more information about our products and services by reading the [YOUR COMPANY NAME] Corporate Brochures. 1.4 Facilities and Location(s) Head Office: [ADDRESS] [CITY], [STATE] [ZIP/POSTAL CODE] [COUNTRY] 1.5 The History of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] [DESCRIBE THE HISTORY OF YOUR COMPANY HERE] 1.6 Management Philosophy [YOUR COMPANY NAME] management philosophy is based on responsibility and mutual respect. Our wishes are to maintain a work environment that fosters on personal and professional growth for all employees. Maintaining such an environment is the responsibility of every staff person. Because of their role, managers and supervisors have the additional responsibility to lead in a manner which fosters an environment of respect for each person. People who come to [YOUR COMPANY NAME] want to work here because we have created an environment that encourages creativity and achievement. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] aims to become a leader in [DESCRIBE YOUR COMPANY'S FIELD OF EXPERTISE]. The mainstay of our strategy will be to offer a level of client focus that is superior to that offered by our competitors. To help achieve this objective, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] seeks to attract highly motivated individuals that want to work as a team and share in the commitment, responsibility, risk taking, and discipline required to achieve our vision. Part of attracting these special individuals will be to build a culture that promotes both uniqueness and a bias for action. While we will be realistic in setting goals and expectations, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will also be aggressive in reaching its objectives. This success will in turn enable [YOUR COMPANY NAME] to give its employees above average compensation and innovative benefits or rewards, key elements in helping us maintain our leadership position in the worldwide marketplace. 1.7 Goals [DESCRIBE YOUR COMPANY'S GOALS HERE] 2. The Employment 2","Employee Handbook","34",280,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/employee-handbook-D712.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/712.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#712.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[97,100],{"label":98,"url":99},"Human Resources","human-resources",{"label":101,"url":102},"Company Policies","company-policies","employee handbook","/template/employee-handbook-D712",{"description":106,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":107,"pages":108,"size":109,"extension":10,"preview":110,"thumb":111,"svgFrame":112,"seoMetadata":113,"parents":114,"keywords":121,"url":122},"COMPANY NAME:_______________________ Address: _______________________________________ City: ______________________________ State/Province: ___________ Zip/postal code__________ Country: ________________ Phone: _________________ Fax: __________________ Email: _________________________________________ Purchase Order The following number must appear on all related correspondence, shipping papers, and invoices: P.O. NUMBER: Contact: Address: _______________________________________ City: ______________________________ State/Province: ___________ Zip/postal code___________ Country: ________________ Phone: _________________ Fax: __________________ Email: _________________________________________ Ship To:","Purchase Order","1",49,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/purchase-order-D1411.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/1411.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#1411.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[115,118],{"label":116,"url":117},"Sales & Marketing","sales-marketing",{"label":119,"url":120},"Bids & Quotes","bids-quotes","purchase order","/template/purchase-order-D1411",{"description":124,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":124,"pages":108,"size":9,"extension":78,"preview":125,"thumb":126,"svgFrame":127,"seoMetadata":128,"parents":130,"keywords":129,"url":135},"Small Business Expense Report","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/small-business-expense-report-D13396.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/13396.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#13396.xml",{"title":129,"description":6},"small business expense report",[131,134],{"label":132,"url":133},"Credit & Collection","credit-collection",{"label":132,"url":133},"/template/small-business-expense-report-D13396",{"description":137,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":138,"pages":8,"size":9,"extension":10,"preview":139,"thumb":140,"svgFrame":141,"seoMetadata":142,"parents":144,"keywords":143,"url":151},"NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT (NDA) This Non-Disclosure Agreement (the \"Agreement\") is made and effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Disclosing Party\"), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [RECEIVING PARTY NAME] (the \"Receiving Party\"), an individual with his main address located at OR a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] WHEREAS, Receiving Party has been or will be engaged in the performance of work on [DESCRIBE]; and in connection therewith will be given access to certain confidential and proprietary information; and WHEREAS, Receiving Party and Disclosing Party wish to evidence by this Agreement the manner in which said confidential and proprietary material will be treated. NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: NON-DISCLOSURE OF CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION Both Parties understand and agree that each Party may have access to the confidential information of the other party. For the purposes of this Agreement, \"Confidential Information\" means proprietary and confidential information about the Disclosing Party's (or it's suppliers') business or activities. Such information includes all business, financial, technical, and other information marked or designated by such Party as \"confidential\" or \"proprietary.\" Confidential Information also includes information which, by the nature of the circumstances surrounding the disclosure, ought in good faith to be treated as confidential. For the purposes of this Agreement, Confidential Information does not include: Information that is currently in the public domain or that enters the public domain after the signing of this Agreement. Information a Party lawfully receives from a third Party without restriction on disclosure and without breach of a non-disclosure obligation. Information that the Receiving Party knew prior to receiving any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Information that the Receiving Party independently develops without reliance on any Confidential Information from the Disclosing Party. Each Party agrees that it will not disclose to any third Party or use any Confidential Information disclosed to it by the other Party except when expressly permitted in writing by the other Party. Each Party also agrees that it will take all reasonable measures to maintain the confidentiality of all Confidential Information of the other Party in its possession or control. TERM The term of this Agreement is [number] of [years/months] from the date of execution by both Parties. TITLE The Receiving Party agrees that all Confidential Information furnished by the Disclosing Party shall remain the sole property of the Disclosing Party. DISCLAIMER","Non Disclosure Agreement Nda","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12692.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12692.xml",{"title":143,"description":6},"non disclosure agreement nda",[145,148],{"label":146,"url":147},"Legal Agreements","business-legal-agreements",{"label":149,"url":150},"Confidentiality Agreements","confidentiality-agreement","/template/non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692",{"description":153,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":154,"pages":155,"size":9,"extension":10,"preview":156,"thumb":157,"svgFrame":158,"seoMetadata":159,"parents":161,"keywords":160,"url":164},"SERVICE AGREEMENT This SERVICE AGREEMENT (\"Agreement\") is effective [DATE], BETWEEN: [COMPANY NAME] (the \"Contractor\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [COMPANY NAME] (the \"Customer\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] (The Contractor and the Customer shall be individually referred to as a \"Party\" and collectively referred to as the \"Parties\", as the context may require). WHEREAS A. Contractor has experience and expertise in [DESCRIBE EXPERIENCE AND SERVICE]. B. Customer desires to have Contractor provide services for them. C. Contractor desires to provide services to Customer on the terms and conditions set forth herein (the \"Services\"). NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals, the representations, warranties, and agreements contained in this Agreement and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which are now acknowledged, the Parties agree as follows: SERVICES PROVIDED Beginning on upon agreement to this contract, [CONTRACTOR] will provide to [CUSTOMER] the following service (collectively, the /Services\"): Description of the project: [DESCRIBE THE SERVICE REQUIRED]. SCOPE OF WORK Contractor agrees to provide Services pursuant to the Scope of Work set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto (the \"Scope of Work\"). TERM Unless both parties mutually agree on an extension, this contract will automatically terminate on [SPECIFY]. PERFORMANCE The parties agree to do everything possible to ensure that the terms of this Agreement take effect. PAYMENT FOR SERVICES In exchange for the Services rendered, a payment of [SPECIFY] will be made to the Contractor upon completion of the scheduled Services described in this Contract. If an invoice is not paid on the due date, interest will be added to the current balance. These amounts shall be payable, and the Customer shall pay all overdue amounts at the lesser of [SPECIFY] per cent per annum or the maximum percentage permitted by applicable law. Or Customer will pay Contractor as follows: [SPECIFY]. DELIVERY OF SERVICES The Contractor will exercise due diligence in the provision of services. However, the Customer acknowledges that the indicated delivery times and other payment milestones listed in Scope of Work are estimates and do not constitute final delivery dates. SECURITY The Contractor must make reasonable security arrangement to protect Material from unauthorized access, collection, use, alteration or disposal. OWNERSHIP RIGHT The Customer shall hold the copyright for the agreed version of the Services as delivered, and the Customer's copyright notice may be displayed in the final version. All works, ideas, discoveries, inventions, patents, products or other information that may be protected by copyright (collectively, the \"Work Product\" developed in whole or in part by the Contractor in connection with the Services, shall be the exclusive property of the Customer. Upon request, the Contractor shall execute all documents necessary to confirm or perfect the exclusive ownership of the Customer's \"Work Product\". The Contractor retains exclusive rights to pre-existing materials used in the Customer's projects. The Customer shall not have the right to reuse, resell or otherwise transfer material belonging to the contractor or third parties. The Contractor reserves the right to use the finished public product as an example of a product. RETURN OF PROPERTY Upon the expiry or termination of this Agreement, the Contractor will return to the Customer any property, documentation, records or Confidential Information which is the property of the Customer. COMPENSATION For all services rendered by the Contractor under this Agreement, the Customer shall indemnify the Contractor. In the event that the Customer fails to make any of the payments mentioned, the Contractor shall have the right, but shall not be obliged, to exercise any of the following remedies: ","Service Agreement","6","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/service-agreement-D12711.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12711.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12711.xml",{"title":160,"description":6},"service agreement",[162,163],{"label":146,"url":147},{"label":146,"url":147},"/template/service-agreement-D12711",{"description":166,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":167,"pages":155,"size":168,"extension":10,"preview":169,"thumb":170,"svgFrame":171,"seoMetadata":172,"parents":173,"keywords":177,"url":178},"INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT This Independent Contractor Agreement (\"Agreement\") is made and effective [Date], BETWEEN: [INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR NAME] (the \"Independent Contractor\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [COMPLETE ADDRESS] AND: [YOUR COMPANY NAME] (the \"Company\"), a company organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE], with its head office located at: [YOUR COMPLETE ADDRESS] RECITALS Independent Contractor is engaged in providing [Describe] business services, its Employer Tax I.D. Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. ","Independent Contractor Agreement",62,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/independent-contractor-agreement-D160.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/160.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#160.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[174],{"label":175,"url":176},"Consultant & Contractors","consulting-contractor-business","independent contractor agreement","/template/independent-contractor-agreement-D160",false,{"seo":181,"reviewer":193,"quick_facts":197,"at_a_glance":199,"personas":203,"variants":228,"glossary":250,"fields":275,"how_to_fill":321,"common_mistakes":357,"faqs":374,"industries":399,"comparisons":416,"diy_vs_pro":431,"related_template_ids_curated":444,"schema":457,"classification":459},{"meta_title":182,"meta_description":183,"primary_keyword":184,"secondary_keywords":185},"Office Cleaning Checklist Template | BIB","Free office cleaning checklist template to track daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning tasks.","office cleaning checklist template",[186,187,188,189,190,191,192],"office cleaning checklist","office cleaning checklist word","free office cleaning checklist","workplace cleaning checklist","commercial cleaning checklist template","janitorial checklist template","office sanitation checklist",{"name":194,"credential":195,"reviewed_date":196},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",{"difficulty":198,"legal_review_recommended":179,"signature_required":179},"easy",{"what_it_is":200,"when_you_need_it":201,"whats_inside":202},"An Office Cleaning Checklist is a structured form used to schedule, assign, and verify cleaning tasks across every area of a workplace. This free Word download lets you customize task frequency, assign responsible staff or vendors, and log completion dates — then export as PDF for posting or filing.\n","Use it whenever you manage an in-house cleaning team or a third-party janitorial service and need a consistent record of what was cleaned, when, and by whom. It is especially useful before health inspections, lease renewals, or when onboarding a new cleaning contractor.\n","Location and date fields, task lists organized by frequency (daily, weekly, monthly), an area-by-area breakdown covering workstations, restrooms, kitchens, and common spaces, a completion sign-off column, and a notes field for flagging supply shortages or maintenance issues.\n",[204,208,212,216,220,224],{"title":205,"use_case":206,"icon_asset_id":207},"Office managers","Tracking daily and weekly cleaning tasks across a multi-room office","persona-office-manager",{"title":209,"use_case":210,"icon_asset_id":211},"Facilities managers","Maintaining compliance-ready cleaning logs for multiple building floors","persona-facilities-manager",{"title":213,"use_case":214,"icon_asset_id":215},"Small business owners","Verifying that a contracted cleaning service is completing all agreed tasks","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":217,"use_case":218,"icon_asset_id":219},"Property managers","Standardizing cleaning standards across multiple commercial tenants","persona-property-manager",{"title":221,"use_case":222,"icon_asset_id":223},"HR and operations teams","Documenting sanitation protocols to support employee health and safety policies","persona-hr-manager",{"title":225,"use_case":226,"icon_asset_id":227},"Cleaning service contractors","Providing clients with a verifiable completion record after each service visit","persona-contractor",[229,233,237,240,243,247],{"situation":230,"recommended_template":231,"slug":232},"Managing a large building with multiple floors and departments","Facilities Maintenance Checklist","software-maintenance-agreement-2-D779",{"situation":234,"recommended_template":235,"slug":236},"Tracking cleaning tasks in a restaurant or commercial kitchen","Restaurant Cleaning Checklist","checklist-office-cleaning-D13618",{"situation":238,"recommended_template":239,"slug":236},"Scheduling deep-cleaning tasks on a monthly or quarterly cycle","Deep Cleaning Checklist",{"situation":241,"recommended_template":242,"slug":236},"Logging restroom-specific sanitation checks throughout the day","Restroom Cleaning Log",{"situation":244,"recommended_template":245,"slug":246},"Onboarding a new janitorial contractor with scope-of-work detail","Janitorial Services Agreement","janitorial-service-agreement-D13994",{"situation":248,"recommended_template":249,"slug":236},"Conducting a post-construction or move-in clean for a new office","Move-In Cleaning Checklist",[251,254,257,260,263,266,269,272],{"term":252,"definition":253},"Cleaning Frequency","How often a specific task must be performed — daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly — based on the area's traffic and hygiene requirements.",{"term":255,"definition":256},"High-Touch Surface","Any surface regularly contacted by multiple people, such as door handles, light switches, elevator buttons, and shared keyboards.",{"term":258,"definition":259},"Janitorial Log","A dated record confirming that cleaning tasks were completed, typically signed off by the person who performed them.",{"term":261,"definition":262},"Sanitation","The process of reducing pathogens on surfaces to a safe level using approved cleaning agents, distinct from simple removal of visible dirt.",{"term":264,"definition":265},"Scope of Work","The agreed list of cleaning tasks, areas, and frequencies contracted between a building owner or manager and a cleaning service provider.",{"term":267,"definition":268},"Inspection Sign-Off","A signature or initials field confirming that a supervisor or manager has verified that listed tasks were completed to standard.",{"term":270,"definition":271},"Dwell Time","The amount of time a disinfectant must remain wet on a surface to kill the target pathogens, as specified on the product label.",{"term":273,"definition":274},"Consumable Restock","The task of replenishing cleaning supplies such as hand soap, paper towels, toilet paper, and trash bags as part of the cleaning routine.",[276,281,286,291,296,301,306,311,316],{"name":277,"plain_english":278,"sample_language":279,"common_mistake":280},"Location and Date","Identifies which office, floor, or area the checklist covers and the date the cleaning was performed.","Location: [OFFICE NAME / FLOOR NUMBER] | Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]","Leaving the location blank and using a single checklist for the whole building — when an issue is flagged, there is no way to trace which area was missed.",{"name":282,"plain_english":283,"sample_language":284,"common_mistake":285},"Cleaning Staff Name or Vendor","Records who performed the cleaning — a named employee or the contracted service company — for accountability purposes.","Cleaned by: [STAFF NAME / VENDOR COMPANY] | Service ID: [CONTRACT NUMBER]","Recording only the vendor company name without the individual technician. If a task is disputed, there is no person to follow up with.",{"name":287,"plain_english":288,"sample_language":289,"common_mistake":290},"Daily Task List","A checkbox list of tasks that must be completed every business day, such as emptying bins, wiping desks, and sanitizing high-touch surfaces.","[ ] Empty all waste bins | [ ] Wipe high-touch surfaces with [DISINFECTANT PRODUCT] | [ ] Vacuum or sweep [AREA]","Grouping all daily tasks into a single line item. A single unchecked box cannot show which specific task was skipped.",{"name":292,"plain_english":293,"sample_language":294,"common_mistake":295},"Weekly Task List","Tasks performed once per week, such as mopping hard floors, cleaning glass partitions, and restocking supplies.","[ ] Mop [FLOOR AREA] | [ ] Clean internal glass panels | [ ] Restock paper towels and soap in [RESTROOM / KITCHEN]","Scheduling weekly tasks on the same weekday as a public holiday without a documented make-up policy, causing tasks to be skipped without record.",{"name":297,"plain_english":298,"sample_language":299,"common_mistake":300},"Monthly Task List","Deep-cleaning tasks performed once a month, including cleaning vents, washing windows, and descaling kitchen appliances.","[ ] Clean air vents and grilles in [AREA] | [ ] Descale kitchen appliances | [ ] Wash interior windows in [ZONE]","Omitting monthly tasks from the checklist entirely and relying on memory — these are the first tasks skipped under time pressure.",{"name":302,"plain_english":303,"sample_language":304,"common_mistake":305},"Area-Specific Sections","Separate task blocks for each distinct zone — workstations, restrooms, kitchen or breakroom, reception, and conference rooms — each with its own checklist.","Restrooms: [ ] Disinfect toilets | [ ] Clean mirrors | [ ] Mop floor | Breakroom: [ ] Wipe countertops | [ ] Clean microwave interior","Using a single undifferentiated task list for the whole office. Tasks relevant to restrooms are meaningless when applied to workstations, and items get skipped.",{"name":307,"plain_english":308,"sample_language":309,"common_mistake":310},"Completion Sign-Off Column","A column next to each task where the cleaning staff member initials or checks off completion at the time the task is done.","Task: [TASK DESCRIPTION] | Completed: [ ] | Initials: [__] | Time: [__:__]","Completing the sign-off column in bulk at the end of the shift rather than task by task. This defeats the purpose of the log as a real-time record.",{"name":312,"plain_english":313,"sample_language":314,"common_mistake":315},"Supervisor Verification Sign-Off","A field for a manager or facilities supervisor to confirm they spot-checked the work and the area met the required standard.","Verified by: [SUPERVISOR NAME] | Signature: [__________] | Date: [MM/DD/YYYY]","Treating the supervisor sign-off as optional. Without it, the checklist is a self-reported document with no independent verification.",{"name":317,"plain_english":318,"sample_language":319,"common_mistake":320},"Issues and Notes Field","A free-text section where the cleaner flags supply shortages, damaged equipment, or areas requiring follow-up maintenance.","Notes: [DESCRIBE ISSUE — e.g., soap dispenser in 2nd floor restroom broken, paper towel supply low in kitchen]","Omitting this field and relying on verbal reporting. Issues communicated verbally are forgotten or denied — a written record protects both parties.",[322,327,332,337,342,347,352],{"step":323,"title":324,"description":325,"tip":326},1,"Identify all areas and zones in your office","Walk through the office and list every distinct area that requires cleaning — workstations, restrooms, kitchen, reception, conference rooms, and corridors. Each zone should have its own section in the checklist.","Draw a simple floor plan and number the zones. Reference zone numbers in the checklist to eliminate any ambiguity about which area a task applies to.",{"step":328,"title":329,"description":330,"tip":331},2,"Assign a cleaning frequency to each task","Categorize every cleaning task as daily, weekly, or monthly based on the area's traffic level and hygiene risk. Restrooms and kitchens typically require daily attention; windows and vents are monthly.","When in doubt about frequency, default to more often — it is easier to reduce frequency after a trial period than to address a hygiene complaint.",{"step":333,"title":334,"description":335,"tip":336},3,"Enter location, date, and assigned staff details","At the top of each checklist, fill in the office name or floor number, the date, and the name of the individual or vendor responsible for that cleaning session.","Pre-fill the location and frequency labels before printing or sharing — this prevents staff from completing the wrong checklist for a different area.",{"step":338,"title":339,"description":340,"tip":341},4,"Complete each task and initial in real time","Cleaning staff should check off each task and add their initials immediately after completing it — not at the end of the shift. Record the time for time-sensitive tasks like restroom checks.","Post the checklist visibly in each area rather than keeping it on a clipboard. Visible checklists prompt more consistent completion.",{"step":343,"title":344,"description":345,"tip":346},5,"Record any issues in the notes field","Use the notes section to document supply shortages, broken fixtures, stains that need specialist treatment, or any area that could not be cleaned due to access issues.","Date-stamp every note entry. If a maintenance issue is escalated later, the timestamp shows when it was first reported.",{"step":348,"title":349,"description":350,"tip":351},6,"Obtain supervisor verification sign-off","A facilities manager or office manager should spot-check the completed areas and sign the verification field before the checklist is filed or submitted.","Rotate the areas you spot-check rather than always inspecting the same zone — staff clean more consistently when they do not know which area will be verified.",{"step":353,"title":354,"description":355,"tip":356},7,"File or archive the completed checklist","Store completed checklists by date and location — either in a physical binder or a shared digital folder. Retain at least 12 months of records for health inspections or lease compliance purposes.","Scan paper checklists and save as PDF immediately after sign-off to prevent loss or damage to the physical copy.",[358,362,366,370],{"mistake":359,"why_it_matters":360,"fix":361},"Using a single checklist for the entire building","When a hygiene issue is raised, there is no way to determine which specific area was missed or which staff member was responsible.","Create a separate checklist for each distinct zone or floor, with the location clearly labeled at the top of each form.",{"mistake":363,"why_it_matters":364,"fix":365},"Completing sign-offs in bulk at the end of the shift","Batch sign-offs are indistinguishable from fabricated records — they provide no evidence that individual tasks were actually completed at the stated times.","Require staff to initial each task immediately upon completion. For time-sensitive checks like restrooms, include a time column.",{"mistake":367,"why_it_matters":368,"fix":369},"Omitting monthly deep-cleaning tasks from the checklist","Without a written schedule, monthly tasks like vent cleaning and window washing are skipped during busy periods and never caught in a routine review.","Add a dedicated monthly section to the checklist and review it at the start of each month to confirm it has been scheduled.",{"mistake":371,"why_it_matters":372,"fix":373},"No supervisor verification step","A self-reported cleaning log with no independent check has limited credibility during a health inspection or a vendor dispute.","Build a supervisor sign-off field into the form and make it a required step before the checklist is filed for that day.",[375,378,381,384,387,390,393,396],{"question":376,"answer":377},"What is an office cleaning checklist?","An office cleaning checklist is a structured form that lists every cleaning task required in a workplace, organized by area and frequency. It serves as both a scheduling tool and a completion log — staff check off each task as they complete it, and a supervisor signs off to confirm the work meets the required standard. Completed checklists become a dated record of cleaning activity for compliance and dispute purposes.\n",{"question":379,"answer":380},"How often should office cleaning tasks be performed?","Frequency depends on the area and its traffic level. High-touch surfaces, restrooms, and kitchens typically require daily attention. Hard floors, glass partitions, and general vacuuming are usually weekly. Deep-cleaning tasks like vent cleaning, descaling appliances, and washing interior windows are typically monthly. A well-structured checklist separates tasks by frequency so nothing falls through the gaps.\n",{"question":382,"answer":383},"Can I use this checklist for a contracted cleaning service?","Yes. Sharing the checklist with a contracted janitorial vendor before work begins ensures both parties agree on the scope of tasks and frequencies. Requiring the vendor to complete and return a signed checklist after each visit gives you a verifiable completion record and a clear basis for addressing any missed items.\n",{"question":385,"answer":386},"How long should I keep completed cleaning checklists?","Retain completed checklists for at least 12 months. In regulated industries such as healthcare, food service, or childcare, local authorities may require longer retention periods. Keeping a full year of records means you can demonstrate consistent cleaning practices during a health inspection, a lease review, or a workplace safety audit.\n",{"question":388,"answer":389},"What is the difference between an office cleaning checklist and a facilities maintenance checklist?","An office cleaning checklist covers routine sanitation and tidying tasks performed daily, weekly, and monthly — emptying bins, sanitizing surfaces, mopping floors. A facilities maintenance checklist covers physical upkeep of the building itself — HVAC filter replacements, fire extinguisher inspections, plumbing checks. The two documents complement each other but serve different purposes and are typically managed by different staff.\n",{"question":391,"answer":392},"Should cleaning staff sign the checklist?","Yes. A staff sign-off — initials or a full signature — next to each completed task creates individual accountability and a real-time completion record. Without it, the checklist is just a task list with no evidence that the work was done. A separate supervisor verification field adds a second layer of accountability.\n",{"question":394,"answer":395},"How do I customize this checklist for a small office versus a large building?","For a small office, combine all areas into a single checklist with clearly labeled sections for each zone. For a large building, create a separate checklist for each floor or department and assign a named staff member to each. Use the location field at the top of each form to prevent mix-ups, and file completed forms together by date.\n",{"question":397,"answer":398},"What should go in the notes field of the checklist?","Use the notes field to record anything that deviates from the standard routine — a supply that needs reordering, a fixture that is broken or damaged, a stain that requires specialist treatment, or an area that was inaccessible due to a meeting or locked door. Date-stamping each note entry ensures there is a written record of when each issue was first identified.\n",[400,404,408,412],{"industry":401,"icon_asset_id":402,"specifics":403},"Professional Services","industry-professional-services","Client-facing reception areas and meeting rooms require a daily checklist sign-off before business hours to maintain the impression made on visiting clients.",{"industry":405,"icon_asset_id":406,"specifics":407},"Healthcare","industry-healthtech","Infection control requirements mean cleaning logs must record the disinfectant product used, its concentration, and dwell time — not just task completion.",{"industry":409,"icon_asset_id":410,"specifics":411},"Retail","industry-retail","High foot traffic demands multiple restroom and floor checks per day, with time-stamped sign-offs to demonstrate compliance with public health standards.",{"industry":413,"icon_asset_id":414,"specifics":415},"Food and Beverage","industry-food-beverage","Kitchen and breakroom cleaning logs are typically required by health inspectors, with specific attention to grease traps, appliance interiors, and food-contact surfaces.",[417,420,423,427],{"vs":231,"vs_template_id":418,"summary":419},"D{FACILITIES_MAINTENANCE_ID}","A facilities maintenance checklist tracks the physical upkeep of a building — HVAC servicing, fire equipment checks, plumbing inspections — rather than routine sanitation. An office cleaning checklist covers day-to-day hygiene tasks. Facilities teams typically use both in parallel, with the maintenance checklist on a longer inspection cycle.",{"vs":245,"vs_template_id":421,"summary":422},"D{JANITORIAL_AGREEMENT_ID}","A janitorial services agreement is the contract that defines what a cleaning vendor is obligated to do, at what frequency, and for what fee. The office cleaning checklist is the operational form used to verify that the contracted tasks are actually completed each visit. The agreement sets the standard; the checklist documents whether it was met.",{"vs":424,"vs_template_id":425,"summary":426},"Employee Task List","D{EMPLOYEE_TASK_LIST_ID}","A general employee task list assigns any type of work to staff members without a structured sign-off or archiving process. An office cleaning checklist is purpose-built for sanitation tasks, with area-by-area organization, frequency categories, and a completion log designed to serve as a compliance record.",{"vs":428,"vs_template_id":429,"summary":430},"Workplace Inspection Checklist","D{WORKPLACE_INSPECTION_ID}","A workplace inspection checklist is used by a manager or safety officer to assess the overall condition of a workspace — identifying hazards, equipment failures, and housekeeping deficiencies. An office cleaning checklist is used by cleaning staff to document completed tasks during each service visit. One is an audit tool; the other is an operational log.",{"use_template":432,"template_plus_review":436,"custom_drafted":440},{"best_for":433,"cost":434,"time":435},"Any office manager, facilities team, or cleaning contractor needing a ready-to-use daily cleaning log","Free","10 minutes to customize and print",{"best_for":437,"cost":438,"time":439},"Businesses in regulated industries such as healthcare or food service that need checklists aligned to local health authority requirements","$50–$200 (facilities consultant or compliance advisor)","1–2 hours",{"best_for":441,"cost":442,"time":443},"Large multi-site organizations integrating cleaning logs into a digital facilities management system","$500–$2,000 (software configuration or custom form development)","1–2 weeks",[445,446,447,448,449,450,451,452,453,454,455,456],"employee-handbook-D712","purchase-order-D1411","small-business-expense-report-D13396","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","service-agreement-D12711","independent-contractor-agreement-D160","checklist-safety-inspection-D13622","meeting-agenda-D13848","how-to-review-employee-performance-D12595","job-offer-letter-long-D12769","business-plan-canvas-(one-page)-D12527","sales-invoice-D383",{"emit_how_to":458,"emit_defined_term":458},true,{"primary_folder":460,"secondary_folder":461,"document_type":462,"industry":463,"business_stage":464,"tags":465,"confidence":470},"business-administration","checklists","checklist","general","all-stages",[466,462,467,468,469],"compliance","office-administration","workplace-policies","cleaning",0.95,"\u003Ch2>What is an Office Cleaning Checklist?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>An \u003Cstrong>Office Cleaning Checklist\u003C/strong> is a structured form that lists every sanitation and tidying task required in a workplace, organized by area and cleaning frequency. It functions simultaneously as a scheduling tool, a task assignment record, and a dated completion log — staff check off each item as it is completed, and a supervisor signs off to confirm the work meets the required standard. The completed form becomes a verifiable record of cleaning activity that can be referenced during health inspections, vendor disputes, or lease compliance reviews.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a written cleaning checklist, tasks are forgotten, skipped under time pressure, or completed inconsistently across different staff members. When a hygiene complaint arises — from an employee, a client, or a health inspector — there is no record to demonstrate what was cleaned, when, and by whom. A completed checklist closes that gap: it creates individual accountability through task-level sign-offs, gives supervisors a structured basis for spot-checks, and produces the dated paper trail that regulators expect in healthcare, food service, and other inspected environments. This template gives you a customizable starting point you can adapt to any office size in under ten minutes, post in each zone, and file immediately after each cleaning session.\u003C/p>\n",1778773529367]