HR Policies
Download the HR policy samples and examples. These examples are just a few of the many policies that we have available to assist you in the development of your employee handbook. Additional policies are available as part of our Employee Handbook development consulting services. Listed below is the Table of contents of our Employee Handbook template.
Employee Handbook Topics and Contents
Welcome Statement
Mission
Statement
Important Information About Your Relationship with the Company
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Employment at Will Statement
Reasonable Accommodation
No Solicitation/No Distribution of Literature
Prevention of Harassment
Employee Code of Conduct
Patient Care Objection/Refusal (for healthcare)
Confidentiality and HIPAA Compliance
Conflict of Interest
Personal Relationships with Patients (for healthcare)
Employment Policies and Procedures
Personal Relationships with Patients (for healthcare)
Pre-employment Testing
Employment Restrictions
Criminal Records Check
Pre-employment Drug Screen
Documentation of New Hire Licensure, Registration and Certification
Working at the Company
Work Schedules
Inclement Weather
Personal Appearance and Dress Code
Work Periods
Identification Badges
Gifts and Gratuities
Time Recording
Absences
Meals and Breaks
Employee Personnel Files
Electronic Communications
Personnel Records and Privacy (Minnesota)
Personal Calls and Mail
Visitors in the Workplace
Providing Family Medical Care (for healthcare)
Nursing Mothers
Compensation and Payroll
Compensation Philosophy
Position Responsibilities
Payroll Classification
Pay Days
Payroll Deductions
Overtime
Employee Travel and Expense Reimbursement
Garnishments
Benefits and Services
Insurance Benefit Eligibility and Open Enrollment
Insurance Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time-Off (PTO) /Vacation
Extended Illness Bank (EIB) / Short-term Disability
Holidays
401(k) / Profit Sharing
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Long-Term Employee Recognition
Employee Referral Program
Employee Activities
Employee Assistance Program
Workers’ Compensation
Leaves
FMLA Leaves of Absence
Personal Leaves of Absence
Funeral Leave
Parenting Leave
Bone Marrow Donation Leave
Jury Duty Leave of Absence
Military Leave of Absence
Time-Off for Voting
Child School Conferences/Activities
Communications
Job Postings
New Employee Orientation
Posted Information
Open Door Approach / Employee Concerns
Conflict Resolution Process
Employer Social Responsibility
External Contacts
Requests from Attorneys
Performance Evaluation and Conduct
Introductory Period (Probationary Period)
Annual Performance Review
Corrective Action Process
Gross Misconduct
Maintaining Licensure, Registration and Certifications
Health, Safety and Security
General Security
Food and Beverages
Return to Work
Property and Equipment
Housekeeping
Employee Responsibility for Patient and Visitor Safety
Incident Reporting
Workplace Violence
Disaster and Emergency Preparedness Plan
Fire Prevention and Control
Smoking Policy
Leaving the Company
Voluntary Separation (Resignation)
Involuntary Separation (Termination or Layoff)
Exit Interviews
Retirement
Final Pay
COBRA Administration
Employment References
Employment Verifications
Re-Employment