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Full text of written policies and procedures - some currently in use.

Discrimination » Sexual Harassment

Case developments, articles, resources related to sexual harrassment

Church Procedures for Handling Complaints of Sexual Exploitation or Harassment [pdf] [22349] ?

Policy guide for churches with sample policy statement and procedures

Driver Safety » Distracted Drivers

Preventing conditions that cause drivers to become distracted

Sample Cell Phone Safety Policy [pdf] [36397] ?

A fill in the blank sample safety policy

Sample Policies: Distracted Driving [38490] ?

For employers to use to ban texting and talking on cell phones while driving

Sample Policy: Texting and Talking on Hand-Held Cell Phones While Driving [doc] [38489] ?

A sample policy to prohibit use of cell phones while driving

Driver Safety » Driver Policies

Sample fleet-related company policies - vehicle use, drivers, seat belts, etc.

Accident Risk Assessment of Personnel [19001] ?

Point system used by the US military in evaluating a person's risk in having a vehicle accident

Driver Authorization and Vehicle Use [3252] ?

Full text of a vehicle program's policy for employee use of company vehicles, MVR reviews, etc.

Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Use Policy [pdf] [2530] ?

Text of a university's policy regarding vehicle use and drivers

Fleet Policies & Procedures [24521] ?

In use by a state's fleet management section

Fleet Policies and Procedures [3255] ?

Policies regarding employees driving pool and personal vehicles

Fleet Risk Assessment Process [19023] ?

Example of risk quantification of potential fleet loss exposures

Fleet Services Policy Manual [22991] ?

Full text of an actual manual in use

Motor Vehicle and Driver Safety Procedure [pdf] [3259] ?

Full text of a university's fleet and driver policies and procedures

Motor Vehicle Management Manual [12586] ?

Full text of the fleet safety and management program for the Federal Highway Administration

Motor Vehicle Safety Policy [22588] ?

Policy, accident reporting kit and forms in use by a major university

Policies for Employee Use of Vehicles [pdf] [2037] ?

A sample policy implemented by a municipality

Sample Seat Belt Policy [25007] ?

Fill-in-the blank policy statement for seat belt use

State Fleet Safety Program [24719] ?

Text of a fleet safety program used by the State of South Carolina for their state agencies

Vehicle Driving Information [14513] ?

Full text of fleet policies and procedures in use at a major university

Vehicle Incident Prevention Program [11771] ?

Parameters for drivers, MVRs, training triggers, accident review process and more

Vehicle Usage Procedures & Guidelines [27275] ?

Examples of forms and procedures used at a major university

Driver Safety » MVR Points

Guidance on driver selection criteria, what to look for in an MVR

Driver's License Monitoring [8430] ?

Full text of a university's driver's license monitoring procedures

Obtaining Hardship Permits for Employees with Driving Problems [15788] ?

Full text of a risk management policy in use by state agencies in Oregon

Updated Standards for Authorized Drivers [pdf] [19369] ?

Full text of a policy that outlines acceptable driving records for drivers

Drug Free Workplace » Driver Drug Testing

Guidance on DOT requirements for mandatory commercial driver drug testing

Alcohol and Controlled Substance Policy for Employees with Commercial Driver's [pdf] [8492] ?

Full text of a university's substance abuse program for CDL requirements

Drug & Alcohol Testing for Commercial Vehicle Drivers & Mechanics [8431] ?

Full text of a university's driver drug testing program

Drug Free Workplace » Drug Free Programs

Workplace substance abuse programs, drug policies and more

Drug-Free Workplace Policy Builder [2379] ?

Developing a policy statement

US Air Force Drug Abuse Testing Program [pdf] [13926] ?

Full text of a 78 page manual

Emergency Preparedness » Disaster Guides

Step-by-step approach to emergency planning, disaster guides

Developing a Contingency Plan [2036] ?

Guidelines and samples of contingency plans and emergency procedures

Emergency Preparedness » Emergency Plans

Examples of emergency management and action plans

Business Continuity Planning Documents [2498] ?

MIT's business continuity planning documents for use in the event of a disaster

Updated Emergency Management Plan for Community Health Centers [pdf] [2798] ?

Full text of an emergency management plan

School Emergency Preparedness Plan & Forms [8864] ?

Model program can be adapted to the needs of your site

Employee Benefits » General Benefits

Employee benefits, COBRA, defined benefit plans, cafeteria plans, etc.

Benefits Services [8842] ?

Home page of a university website for staff and faculty on benefits

Employee Performance » Performance Management

Addressing worker workplace performance

Employee Performance Evaluations [1865] ?

Guidance and forms for managers to conduct a performance review - policies, procedures, forms

Employee Performance Management System [9776] ?

An example of a US government agency's procedures for performance review

Guide to Performance Management [8113] ?

Guidance on employee performance appraisals

Employee Performance » Poor Performance

Employee disciplinary actions, conflict management, progressive discipline

Disciplinary Actions [28332] ?

Example of a policy statement related to the application of disciplinary actions for employees

Health Benefits » COBRA

Continuation of health benefit requirements for fired or reduced hour employees

Initital Notification of COBRA Rights [11104] ?

A fill-in-the-blank letter template to comply with COBRA notification laws - plus checklists

Hiring » Recruiting

Employee recruiting advice - writing job ads, internet recruiting, etc

Recruiting and Hiring Templates [11115] ?

Sample forms, templates, checklists related to the recruiting and hiring process

HR Forms » Personnel Forms

Downloadable forms - medical, dental, payroll, employment, appraisals, etc.

Business Templates [2028] ?

A variety of business templates: sample letters, contracts, forms, policies and checklists

HR Management » HR Departments

Home pages to government and university departments of human resources

CA-California Department of Personnel Administration [12591] ?

Home page to the human resources department for the state of California

CO-Colorado Human Resources Services [11171] ?

Home page of the human resources division for state government agencies in Colorado

HR Policies » Employee Handbooks

Full text of employee handbooks

Employee Handbook & Guidelines [29871] ?

A sample handbook

Updated Employee Handbook Policies & Procedures [29872] ?

A sample handbook for small business

Handbooks and Procedure Manuals [9046] ?

Full text of a series of handbooks, policy & procedure manuals for faculty and students

Human Resources Policy Manuals [8309] ?

Text of a university's HR manuals

Research Policy Handbook [8948] ?

Policies, guidelines & general information related to the research enterprise at a major university

Retiree Benefits Handbooks [8307] ?

Full text of a series of benefits handbooks for retirees

Sample Employee Handbook [21562] ?

Full text of a sample handbook for employees

Staff Employee Handbook [1989] ?

Full text of a staff handbooks in use by a major university

Staff Handbook [pdf] [8318] ?

Text of a faculty staff handbook

Staff Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual [8425] ?

Full text of a university's human resources manual

Student Handbook [8317] ?

Full text of a university's student handbook

VA-Virginia Faculty Handbook [16900] ?

Handbook for a state university

HR Policies » HR Manuals

Examples of human resources management manuals

AR-Arkansas State Personnel Policy [15859] ?

Text of the policies for the state personnel system

Classified Staff Human Resources Policy Manual [11323] ?

Full text of a medical center's HR policy manual

Departmental Personnel Manual [5959] ?

Text of a human resources manual currently in use by US DOT

Updated Employee and Labor Relations Manual [30221] ?

9 chapters plus forms

FHWA Personnel Resource Manual [12585] ?

Full text of the personnel manual for the Federal Highway Administration

FL-Florida State University Policies and Procedures [23470] ?

Full text of polices and procedures

GA-Georgia University Human Resources Policies & Procedures [23842] ?

Text of a student handbook, academic affairs policies, administrative forms

Human Resources Technical Guides [34249] ?

These documents include a compilation of executive orders and policies impacting the personnel system and guidance

MT-Montana Board of Regents Policy & Procedures Manual [9595] ?

Full text of the Montana University policies and procedures manual

NC-North Carolina Human Resources Manual [21822] ?

State personnel manual, human resources manual

ND-North Dakota Dept of Labor Sample Policy Manual [doc] [11230] ?

A sample policy manual that employers may use as a guide when creating or reviewing their own manual

PA-University Policies [8310] ?

Full text of policies in use by a major university

Personnel Policy Manuals [21575] ?

Manuals set forth policies of the US Army & Air Force Exchange Service (pdf)

University Human Resources Policies & Guidelines [5244] ?

Text of HR policies, payroll guidelines, etc in use by a major university in Pennsylvania

US Army Corps of Engineers Human Resources Regulations [6463] ?

Full text of a wide variety of human resources policies

US Army Employee Manual [21572] ?

300+ page manual relating to civilian employee policies

UT-Utah University Policy & Procedures Manual [6396] ?

Full text of the policies & procedures manual for the University of Utah

HR Policies » HR Policy Development

Reference materials for human resources policy development

Australia: University Policies and Procedures [9583] ?

Text of academic, fiscal, personnel, property/facilities policies in use by a major university

Canada: HR Policies for Nonprofits [24079] ?

Sample human resources policies for nonprofits in Canada

Environmental Health and Safety Policies [8950] ?

Links to the full text of environmental and safety policies of a major university

Fragrance Free Workplace Policies [348] ?

Advice for creating fragrance-free workplaces

HR Policy Samples for Business [30796] ?

A series of human resources-related sample policy statements

Human Resources Guidelines [5245] ?

Full text of guidelines in use by a major university

MN-Minnesota University-Wide Policies [22403] ?

Full text of human resources and other university policies

MT-Montana Personnel Policies [22079] ?

Personnel policies and procedures manual for the state

Personnel Management Operating Manuals [28933] ?

In use by the US government

Personnel Policies for Staff Members [3281] ?

Full text of a staff personnel manual currently in use by a university in California

Policies & Procedures Index [9592] ?

Full text of policies and procedures in use at a major university

Romance In The Workplace [1985] ?

There are two types of policies regarding dating or establishing relationships in the workplace

School Anti-Harassment Policy Guide [27331] ?

Includes sample school policies, protocols and checklists to protect students from harassment and hate crime

Scientific Misconduct [8956] ?

An example of a policy on scientific misconduct

HR Policies » HR Policy Templates

Ready-to-use sample policy statements related to human resources

Laboratory Animals in Research [8952] ?

Sample animal care policy on laboratory animal treatment

Absence Policies [29865] ?

Two different sample absence policies

AIDS Sample Workplace Policy [29860] ?

A sample policy that is designed to address the issue of HIV and AIDS in the workplace

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Policy [25004] ?

The following is a sample company alcohol and drug abuse policy

Alcohol Use: Model Campus Alcohol Policy & Guidelines for Beverage Alcohol Marketing [2358] ?

Full text of a model collegiate campus policy on alcohol use

Animal Control on Campus [19904] ?

Full text of policies and procedures related to pet control on campus

Disability Benefits Sample Policy Statements [29861] ?

Sample policy statements for both long-term and short-term disability plans

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Sample Corporate Policy [25010] ?

Fill-in-the-blank sample drug policy

Drug Testing Policy Statements [29862] ?

Sample policy statements - one for employers who do drug test and one for those who don't

Drug-Free Workplace Policy [8947] ?

Example of a university's drug-free workplace policy

Drug-Free Workplace Policy for Small Business [pdf] [23673] ?

Full text of a sample drug policy for small business

Drug-Free Workplace Policy for University Staff [21824] ?

Text of a university's drug free workplace policy

Drug-Free Workplace Sample Policy [23643] ?

A sample generic policy that can be altered to suit your needs

Emergency Action Plan Model Plan [pdf] [24291] ?

Text of a template for emergency evacuations

Emergency Procedures Policy [29867] ?

Sample emergency procedures

Employee Conduct Sample Policy [26604] ?

Example regarding minimum standards of conduct among employees

Employee Conduct Work Rules [29864] ?

A set of general work rules that address many of the concerns that you might have about employee conduct

Employee Discipline Policy Aids [29863] ?

A sample progressive employee discipline policy

Employee Records Policy [23556] ?

Example of an employee files policy in use by a major university

First Aid Policy [pdf] [16509] ?

Full text of a sample first aid policy

Human Subjects Research Policy [8953] ?

Example of a policy on human subjects in research

Leave or Time-Off Policies [11109] ?

Sample policies that you can customize to create your own personal leave policy

Model Policy for Sexual Harassment [21983] ?

Fill in the blank model sexual harassment policy

OH-Ohio Drug-Free Workforce Policy Kit [9798] ?

Kit with guidelines, sample policy, checklist, consent forms, etc.

Privacy and Employee Monitoring Policy [11106] ?

Sample policy to set up a program to monitor employee communications

Recruiting Policy [29870] ?

Sample policy statement that includes employee referral program and employment of relatives

Safety Policy Example [27933] ?

Guidance on created a corporate safety policy statement that inclues a sample safety policy

Safety Policy Sample [20141] ?

Contains the essential elements of a safety policy

Sample Fragrance-Free Policy [24274] ?

Example of suggested policy language

Sample Personnel Policies - Local Government [20861] ?

These samples are for the principal use of cities, towns and counties

Sample Substance Abuse Policy [pdf] [12383] ?

Example of a sample substance abuse program and guidance

Sample Telework Policy and Agreement [pdf] [3599] ?

A sample telework plan

Sexual Harassment Policy Statements [27541] ?

Includes sample company policy statements

Smokefree Workplace Model Policy [5138] ?

Model policy for a smokefree workplace

Smoking Policy [29866] ?

A sample workplace smoking policy

Substance Abuse Policy [12217] ?

Example of a substance abuse policy in use by a major municipality

Substance Abuse Policy Model [19151] ?

Model policy you can adapt to your needs

Telework - Checkout List [23500] ?

Designed to ensure that your telecommuting employee is properly oriented to the policies and procedures

Telework Program [3597] ?

Materials to help you set up a telework program, including sample telework policy

Travel Policy [29869] ?

Samply employee handbook travel policy

Violence Prevention Policy [29868] ?

A sample workplace violence policy

HR Profession » Business Ethics

Business ethics and codes, samples, guidance to ethical decision making

Codes of Ethics Online: Business [12009] ?

List of codes of ethics available to be viewed online

Corporate Codes of Ethics On-Line [12010] ?

Examples of company codes of ethics

Internet » Internet Law

Case developments, articles, resources related to internet technology

Internet Anti-Piracy Campaign [5269] ?

SIIA monitors and takes action against piracy of software and content taking place over the Internet

Social Media Governance - Policies [38728] ?

Links to examples of actual corporate policies related to social media

Internet » Web Accessibility

Guidelines on making web page content accessible to the disabled

America Online Accessibility Policy [18489] ?

Full text of the website accessibility policy posted by AOL

Job Descriptions » Sample Job Descriptions

Full text of sample job descriptions, checklists, documents of job analysis

Job Descriptions [2509] ?

Full text of University of Southern California's job descriptions - approx. 20 categories

Leave » Employee Leave

FMLA, leave policies and forms

Family Medical Leave Act Forms [9591] ?

Examples of HR forms related to the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Policies [16904] ?

Full text of leave policies in use at a major university

Policies & Procedures: Leaves [23559] ?

Example of a policy and procedure for leaves in use at a major university

Leave » Military Leave

Military leave and reemployment rights

US Navy: Leave and Absence of Civilian Employees [34992] ?

The policies and procedures for leave administration

Occupational Health » Occupational Medicine

Large number of reference materials on occupational medicine

Updated Bloodborne Pathogens - Occupational Exposure [pdf] [17063] ?

Providesguidance for BBP programs and medical surveillance

Occupational Health » Return to Work

Managing workers compensation costs by returning injured workers to work

Injured Texas Worker Checklist [25906] ?

To be given to the injured employee regarding WC return to work

Temporary Modified Duty for Industrial Injuries [16322] ?

Text of a policy that outlines the procedures plus a sample letter to be sent to the injured worker

OSHA » Accident Investigation

Accident investigation programs, job safey analyses, etc.

Accident Investigation Procedure [23795] ?

Example of a safety policy related to accident investigation

OSHA » Safety Committees

Safety committees, safety teams, etc.

Safety & Health Committee Manual [pdf] [11938] ?

Full text of a safety committee manual used by the National Institutes of Health

Security » Employee Theft

Employee dishonesty insurance and risk management

Employee Dishonesty Policy Manual [15780] ?

Full text of a policy manual in use by state agencies in Oregon

Internal Controls [27938] ?

Example of policies in place to help detect and prevent internal fraud

Staffing » Onboarding

Materials for new hire retention

New Hire Paperwork [13111] ?

Items to include in a new hire packet

Staffing » Staffing Issues

Alternative staffing. Independent contractors. Outsourcing.

Handbook on Alternative Work Schedules [20225] ?

Handbook in use by the federal government for federal employees

Staffing » Telework

Fill-in-the-blank telecommuting policies, training programs, etc.

Practice Brief: Telecommuting [16196] ?

Steps for Implementing Telecommuting Programs

Public Sector Telework Sample Policies and Agreements [30962] ?

Links to several US states policies on telework policies.

State Employee Telecommuting Program [3591] ?

State of Florida resources related to telework - policies, guidelines and more

VA-Virginia Telework Program [14414] ?

Telework!VA can help your company offset the cost of starting up or expanding a telework program

Staffing » Volunteer Management

Articles, sample policies and agreements related to volunteer management

Sample Volunteer Agreement [pdf] [25334] ?

Example of a form in use at a major university

Volunteer Injury Coverages [15781] ?

Full text of a risk management policy in use by state agencies in Oregon - includes forms

Terminations » Layoff Procedures

Industry layoff guidance, reports, laws

Plant Closings, Layoffs and Workers’ Compensation [20038] ?

Workers Compensation Claim Management Best Practices for Plant Closings or Layoffs

Terminations » Termination Procedures

Employee termination issues.

Termination Procedures [29090] ?

Example of policies and procedures in use at a major university

US Labor Laws » OSHA State Regulations

Differences between state and federal OSHA regulations

WA-Washington WISHA Safety & Health Core Rules [18317] ?

Support materials to comply with WISH regulations

Wellness Programs » Stop Smoking

Health effects of environmental smoke, workplace smoking rules and more

Smoke-Free Policy [23013] ?

Sample smoke-free policy in use by a major university

Workers Compensation » WC Administration

Support materials for implementation of workers compensation programs

Workers Compensation Program [8311] ?

A university's workers compensation program






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