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Sample Policies on Common HR Topics

In this section you'll find introductions to the HR policy topics listed below. These introductions will give you things to think about when developing a policy on each topic. You will also find samples for each topic that have been shared by nonprofits across Canada.

Alternative work arrangements
Code of conduct
Compensation
Confidentiality
Conflict of interest
Conflict resolution
Contract workers and employment status
Copyright
Discipline
Dress code
Employee expense policy
Employee non-solicitation
Employee records
Expenses and allowances
Harassment
Hiring
Hiring - recruitment and selection
Hiring - offer of employment
Hiring - probation
Hiring - orientation
Hiring - employment of relatives
Hiring - filling of temporarily vacant positions
Holidays
Hours of work

Outside employment
Overtime
Internet and e-mail use
Job evaluation
Leaves - bereavement and compassionate leave
Leaves - general leave, professional development and educational leave
Leaves - jury and witness duty
Leaves - maternity leave, parental and adoption leave
Leaves - sick and personal leave
Leaves - time off to vote
Occupational health and safety
Pay administration
Performance management
Professional development
Privacy Policy
Recognition and reward
Retirement
Substance use
Termination
Vacation
Whistle blower
Workplace diversity

What is this?

Related HR Management Standard:

Standard 1.1
HR management policies are formalized, documented and approved by the Board or approval as designated to the CEO/ED.

Standard 1.2
HR management policies comply with employment, workplace health and safety, and other related legislation as is applicable in the jurisdiction in which the organization operates.