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Listener Q&A - We Answer Your Questions: Got a policy for your policies?

John Thalheimer, MS and Chuck Simikian, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Episode 70

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Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions:

  1. Is there a type of policy an organization should have that shows the process of suggesting new ideas or policies?
  2. Our company is being bought out and there is a new perfect attendance policy. This feels like it will disproportionately impact working parents. Is this legal? How should I address concerns on this?
  3. What’s the next step in a sexual harassment claim where there are no evidentiary findings?
  4. BONUS QUESTION: Does anyone have a template for an agreement during an interview process stating that the work is used for recruiting purposes only and the company will not use it for other purposes?

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