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Dress Code PolicyAnti-Harassment and Bullying PolicyDisciplinary PolicyGrievance Policy
FormatDocumentDocumentDocumentDocument
Works inGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and WordGoogle Docs and Word
Length6 pages8 pages8 pages7 pages
StyleCorporateEditorialCorporateCorporate

Writing an HR policy that gets read

An HR policy sets out how a company handles a workplace matter, such as discipline or grievances, so employees are treated fairly and consistently.

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Cover purpose and scope, definitions, each step of the process, who decides, employee rights and appeals, and owner and review date.

Have an employment lawyer check it for your country or state, since the rules differ.

Compare Dress Code Policy, Anti-Harassment and Bullying Policy, and Disciplinary Policy, all 6 to 8 pages long, then pick the closest match and replace the sample text with your own.

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What is an HR policy?

An HR policy sets out how a company handles a workplace matter, such as discipline or grievances, so employees are treated fairly and consistently.

What should an HR policy include?

Include purpose and scope, definitions, each step of the process, who decides, employee rights and appeals, and owner and review date. Have an employment lawyer check it for your country or state, since the rules differ.

What is the best HR policy template to begin from?

Start with Dress Code Policy: A dress code policy that sets clear standards by role and promises fair adjustments for religion, disability and health. If that is not the right fit, compare it with Anti-Harassment and Bullying Policy.

How many pages does an HR policy need?

The templates here are 6 to 8 pages long. Cut any section you do not need; each template explains what its sections are for.

Can I make an HR policy in Google Docs?

Yes. These HR policy templates work in Google Docs and Microsoft Word. All 5 templates are free, with no account or email needed.

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