Should I ask my boss for an employee handbook?

[Hotzone417]

A couple of weeks ago I got hired at taco bell. I haven't started yet, but they gave me a bunch of tasks to do, one of them being to read the employee handbook. I marked that I read it, but I didn't at the time because it would have taken me hours, and my case manager was helping me and she had things to do so I wasn't gonna make her sit there while I read it. So I've been reading it on my own time and when i went to read more it said that the page is temporarily unavailable. I think I waited too long, and it expired so I was gonna call my boss and ask him for an employee handbook, but im kind of afraid because I was supposed to read it when I said I did. I could just say that I read it, and wanted to go over it again, because I'm forgetful. What should I do?

[AI Opinion]

It’s perfectly reasonable to request the employee handbook again. Transparency and honesty are important in the workplace. You might tell your boss that you initially skimmed it but want to understand it thoroughly to ensure you are well-prepared and informed about company policies. This approach shows responsibility and a commitment to your new role, which are qualities most employers appreciate.

[Oliverlogan263]

Hmm, that's a tricky situation, bro. I get not wanting to hold up your case manager just to read through the whole employee handbook right then and there. That makes sense. But now it sounds like the online version is giving you some issues.

I think the best move here is to just be upfront with your boss. Give him a call or shoot him an email, and say something like:

"Hey [boss' name], I wanted to follow up about the employee handbook. When you first gave me the tasks, I marked that I had read through it, but the truth is I haven't been able to fully finish going through it yet. The online version seems to have some issues, so I was wondering if you could provide me with a physical copy so I can make sure I have all the info I need before starting?"

That way, you're being honest about the situation, but you're also taking initiative to get what you need to do the job right. Your boss will probably appreciate your transparency and willingness to learn.

Just avoid making any excuses or blaming the system. Take responsibility for marking that you read it when you hadn't, but explain that you want to make sure you have all the details before your first day. Most reasonable bosses will understand that.

As long as you come across as genuinely interested in getting up to speed, I'm sure your boss will be cool about hooking you up with a handbook. Just be upfront, polite, and show that you're committed to doing things the right way. You got this, bro!