Administrative Policies for Employees

by Chris Newton

Administrative policies for employees help employees understand basic rules of the office. They are
typically presented during an employee's orientation period. A company's human resources
department usually enforces the policies and provides employees with an employee handbook
explaining them. Employees who break the rules can face penalties and sometimes even lose their
jobs.

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Extended Leave

Companies often have administrative policies that determine when and how long employees can take extended

leave. Most companies allow women to take several weeks or months off from work if they have a baby. The

time off is usually unpaid, but the policy gives women the peace of mind that they still have their jobs after the

leave is over. Some companies extend the same offer to men after having a child born. Other extended leave

situations include medical procedures or caring for sick or injured loved ones.

Drugs and Alcohol

Companies also typically establish administrative policies regarding drug and alcohol usage for employees.
Most companies have strict rules in place that prohibit employees from using drugs and alcohol at work or

before coming to work. Some companies strictly prohibit the use of drugs at all times and make employees

take drug tests when they are hired and throughout their time with the company to make sure no employee is

using drugs.
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Administrative Policies for Employees
by Chris Newton
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 2Are Anti-Piercing Policies Discriminatory?
 3Definition of Appropriate Business Attire
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Administrative policies for employees help employees understand basic rules of the office. They are typically

presented during an employee's orientation period. A company's human resources department usually enforces

the policies and provides employees with an employee handbook explaining them. Employees who break the

rules can face penalties and sometimes even lose their jobs.
Extended Leave

Companies often have administrative policies that determine when and how long employees can take extended

leave. Most companies allow women to take several weeks or months off from work if they have a baby. The

time off is usually unpaid, but the policy gives women the peace of mind that they still have their jobs after the

leave is over. Some companies extend the same offer to men after having a child born. Other extended leave

situations include medical procedures or caring for sick or injured loved ones.

Drugs and Alcohol

Companies also typically establish administrative policies regarding drug and alcohol usage for employees.

Most companies have strict rules in place that prohibit employees from using drugs and alcohol at work or

before coming to work. Some companies strictly prohibit the use of drugs at all times and make employees

take drug tests when they are hired and throughout their time with the company to make sure no employee is

using drugs.

Dress

Companies may enforce a dress code for employees as an administrative policy. Some companies let

employees wear whatever they want, while others have strict dress codes. Many companies have a business

casual dress code, which is somewhat dressed up but still comfortable. Others require business suits and close-

toe shoes for men and women. Company dress codes often depend on the industry; employees at law or

financial firms often wear suits, but graphic designers at a startup can sometimes wear shorts and a T-shirt to

the office.
Behavior

Companies set administrative policies for how employees are expected to behave at work. Employees must

treat each other with respect. If a disagreement arises, the employees involved often sit down with their

managers to discuss both perspectives and work out an agreement. Physical or verbal abuse of other employees

is not tolerated at work. Also, many companies have sexual harassment policies in place, prohibiting

employees from making comments or taking actions of a sexual nature.