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Terminating Older Workers:
Checklist for Drafting Valid Age Bias Waivers
July 2005
If you ask employees age 40 and over to sign a severance agreement that includes a release of potential age discrimination claims but that doesn't meet certain requirements, the release will be invalid. The OWBPA applies to employers with 20 or more employees. Here's a checklist of requirements for drafting age bias waivers. . . . more
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Employee Performance: 15-Point Checkup for Your Performance Appraisal System
September 2005
We've put together the following checklist to help you evaluate your organization's performance appraisal system. Performance appraisals are an important tool to help managers and employees meet and discuss organizational priorities and set performance and production goals. Appraisals can also provide important . . . more
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Exit Interviews: A Comprehensive Planning Checklist To Help You Cover All Your Bases
October 2002
Wary of today's uncertain economy, many employers are cutting their workforces, and many employees who think they could be laid off next are jumping ship for new jobs. We've put together a comprehensive checklist you can use to help you identify the issues you will need to raise in exit interviews with departing employees, whether they're leaving your company voluntarily or involuntarily. . . . more
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Dress and Grooming Policy
Having a clear dress and grooming policy can help prevent inappropriate attire in the workplace---as well as claims that different employees are treated differently with regard to appearance expectations. You can use this sample policy as a guideline when crafting a policy for your organization. Work attire should complement an environment . . . more
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Dress Code Policy
What is your companies policy on dress and grooming? Lay it out in plan english to let your employees' know how they should arrive to work. [Company Name] expects its employees to be well groomed, clean, and neat at all times. Work attire should complement an environment that reflects an efficient, orderly, and . . . more
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Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy
In order to ensure a safe, healthful and efficient work environment you can use the following alcohol- and drug-free workplace policy. I. Purpose: In order to ensure a safe, healthful and efficient work environment for our employees, the Company has established, as a condition of employment and continued employment . . . more
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Exit Interview Acknowledgment Form
One of the most important legal aspects of an exit interview is having the worker sign a statement acknowledging that all company property, including confidential documents, has been returned and that the employee agrees to keep your trade secret information confidential. Here's a sample acknowledgment form you can adapt to your company's needs. . . . more
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References and Information Requests (employee)
This form explains your policy on references to your employees. Generally, all inquiries regarding a present or past employee will be referred to [Human Resources designee]. Released information is typically confined to confirming that the individual was employed with the company, the dates of employment, the position held, and the job description . . . more
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References and Information Requests (manager)
Providing references without taking certain precautions can subject employers to liability for a variety of legal claims such as defamation, negligence, discrimination, retaliation, and violations of privacy protections under applicable federal and state laws. Use this policy as part of your manager training. . . . more
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Theft or Destruction of Company Property
Use this form to draft a policy on the theft or destruction of company property. [Company Name] and its employees have invested significant resources, time, and energy to make [Company Name] a successful and secure place to work. [Company Name] believes it is equally important to vigorously protect . . . more
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Whistleblowers (employee)
Federal and state laws provide protection from discharge or other discriminatory actions by employers in retaliation for employees' good faith complaints about safety and health hazards or other violations of law in the workplace and the environment. This form explains the law to your employees. . . . more
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Whistleblowers (manager)
Federal and state laws provide protection from discharge or other discriminatory actions by employers in retaliation for employees' good faith complaints about safety and health hazards or other violations of law in the workplace and the environment. This form explains the law to your managers. . . . more
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