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Company Policy Series – Business Ethics Policy Sample The purpose of the Business Ethics Policy is to communicate standards of professional conduct that all employees are expected to adhere to. The following is what a Business Ethics Policy could look like: “The successful business operation and reputation of ABC Company is built upon the principles ...

Company Policy Series – Attendance Policy Sample The purpose of the Attendance Policy is to establish consistent absenteeism and tardiness guidelines that all employees are expected to adhere to. The Policy is designed to provide guidelines to follow for monitoring employee attendance and associated corrective action for deviation from Company attendance standards. The following is ...

Company Policy Series – Drugs and Alcohol Policy Sample The purpose of the Drugs and Alcohol Policy is to establish and maintain a work environment that is free from the effects of drugs and alcohol, and to communicate the consequences for employees found to be in violation of the expectations listed in the policy. The ...

Company Policy Series – EEO/Unlawful Harassment Policy Sample The purpose of the Equal Employment Opportunity/Unlawful Harassment Policy is to create and maintain a work environment in which employees are treated with dignity and respect.  The policy is designed to define the Company’s position regarding employee equal employment and harassment, to maintain a working environment that ...

Company Policy Series – Social Media Policy Sample The purpose of the Social Media Policy is to establish consistent guidelines for the use of Social Media and to communicate the consequences for employees who violate this policy. The following is what a Social Media Policy could look like: "The company’s social networking policy includes rules ...

Company Policy Series – Dress Code Policy Sample The purpose of the Dress Code Policy is to provide a guideline for employees in terms of what is and what is not acceptable manner of dress in a business casual workplace. The following is what a Dress Code Policy could look like: “The Company’s official standard ...

Company Policy Series – Anti-Violence Policy Sample   The purpose of the Anti-Violence Policy is to promote and maintain a work environment that is free from any form of threats, stalking, abusive behavior, or any acts of violence against employees, visitors, and clients, and to communicate the consequences of violating these standards. The following  is ...

Bona fide occupational qualifications are generally a safe harbor for any type of topic, including age, conviction record, and so on.  Otherwise, here are some basic do’s and don’ts: Typically, age is not an appropriate topic for questions on pre-hire, but it is appropriate when it is a bona fide occupational qualification. Employers are allowed ...

Hostile Workplace Environment Harassment.  People who learn about this type of harassment are often surprised about what can constitute it. This type of harassment may be direct or indirect, intentional or not.  It exists whenever the perpetrator’s words, actions or body language contribute to creating an uncomfortable working environment for its victim.  Again, it is ...