HR Policies and Procedures

Guiding Success, Ensuring Compliance.

Bent Consulting Services can assist in reviewing and drafting a wide range of HR policies to ensure compliance with labor laws, promote fairness, and align with organizational goals. Here's a list of key HR policies an HR consultant can help with:

1. Employee Handbook

  • A comprehensive guide that outlines all company policies, procedures, and expectations for employees.

2. Code of Conduct

  • Defines acceptable behavior, ethics, and values in the workplace, including professional standards and interactions.

3. Anti-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

  • Ensures compliance with laws prohibiting discrimination and promotes a fair and inclusive work environment.

4. Harassment and Workplace Bullying Prevention

  • Outlines the company’s stance on harassment (sexual and other types) and bullying, and provides procedures for reporting and addressing complaints.

5. Attendance and Punctuality Policy

  • Details expectations for attendance, tardiness, and how to report absences, along with consequences for violations.

6. Leave Policies

  • Sick Leave, Vacation, and Paid Time Off (PTO): Defines how employees can accrue and use leave for vacations, sickness, and personal time.

  • Family and Medical Leave (FMLA): Outlines procedures for requesting leave under FMLA, if applicable.

  • Maternity, Paternity, and Parental Leave: Clarifies the time off for new parents.

7. Workplace Safety and Health Policy

  • Ensures compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards and includes protocols for reporting accidents and injuries.

8. Disciplinary Action Policy

  • Describes the process for addressing employee misconduct, including progressive discipline steps and consequences for violations.

9. Performance Management and Evaluation Policy

  • Outlines how employees will be assessed, including performance appraisals, feedback cycles, and development plans.

10. Remote Work/Telecommuting Policy

  • Defines the expectations, requirements, and guidelines for employees who work remotely or telecommute.

11. Data Privacy and Confidentiality Policy

  • Provides guidelines for protecting sensitive company and employee information and how data should be handled.

12. Compensation and Benefits Policy

  • Describes pay practices, salary increases, bonuses, and benefits programs (health insurance, retirement plans, etc.).

13. Recruitment and Hiring Policy

  • Covers procedures for hiring new employees, including job postings, interviewing, background checks, and onboarding.

14. Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) and Confidentiality

  • Protects sensitive company information by outlining restrictions on sharing trade secrets, proprietary information, and intellectual property.

15. Workplace Drug and Alcohol Policy

  • Defines the company’s stance on substance use and outlines procedures for drug testing and dealing with violations.

16. Technology and Social Media Use Policy

  • Provides rules on the use of company technology, email, internet, and social media during work hours.

17. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy

  • Promotes a diverse and inclusive workplace, outlining the company’s commitment to diversity and the steps taken to foster inclusivity.

18. Conflict of Interest Policy

  • Addresses situations where personal interests might conflict with the employee’s responsibilities to the company and how these should be managed.

19. Termination and Offboarding Policy

  • Defines the procedures for voluntary and involuntary terminations, including exit interviews, final pay, and benefits continuation.

20. Employee Grievance Policy

  • Provides a structured process for employees to raise concerns, disputes, or complaints in a fair and confidential manner.

21. Dress Code and Personal Appearance Policy

  • Outlines the company’s expectations for appropriate workplace attire and appearance.

22. Workplace Violence Prevention Policy

  • Addresses procedures for handling violence, threats, or aggressive behavior in the workplace.

23. Compensation and Overtime Policy

  • Defines salary structures, hourly wages, and the rules for overtime pay in compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

24. Employee Training and Development Policy

  • Sets guidelines for ongoing employee learning, training programs, certifications, and professional development opportunities.