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Sample Policy: Peformance Reviews

01/01/2007
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Sample Policy: Progressive Discipline

01/01/2007
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Sample Policy: Confidentiality and Nondisclosure

01/01/2007
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Sample Policy: Noncompete Agreements

01/01/2007
The following sample policy was excerpted from The Book of Company Policies, published by HR Specialist, © 2011. Edit for your organization’s purposes and related state law. _____________________ “The undersigned understands and agrees that the Company has a vital interest in retaining the loyalty, fidelity and continued employment and association of its employees and customers. […]

Must we give a fired employee his personnel file?

01/01/2007

Q. I recently discharged an employee for performance problems. At the end of the termination meeting, he asked for a copy of his personnel file. Do I have to give discharged employees a copy of their personnel files? —B.N.

Progressive discipline: How to apply a fair, firm policy

01/01/2007

While no federal or state law requires you to create and follow a progressive discipline policy, courts often come down hard on employers that promise progressive discipline but fail to deliver it …

Job hazard may trigger workers’ comp years later

01/01/2007

When it comes to workplace hazards, take note: Georgia employees have a very long time to file for workers’ comp benefits. As a result, you should keep meticulous records for many years on where and when employees worked …

Confronting poor performers: 6 tips for managers

01/01/2007

No manager enjoys having “the talk” with employees. But ignoring an employee’s poor performance won’t make the problem go away; it’ll only make things worse.

Sample Policy: Dress Codes

01/01/2007
The following sample policy was excerpted from The Book of Company Policies, published by HR Specialist, Edit for your organization’s purposes. _____________________________ Sample Policy “XYZ employees are expected to wear appropriate business attire. Employees are expected to dress neatly and to exercise common sense in selecting clothing and footwear appropriate for a business environment. Hair […]

Sample Policy: Moonlighting

01/01/2007
The following sample policies were excerpted from The Book of Company Policies, published by HR Specialist, © 2007. Edit for your organization’s purposes. _____________________________ Sample Policy 1: “An employee may hold a job with another organization as long as he or she satisfactorily performs his or her job responsibilities with XYZ. All employees will be […]