Employee Policy Documentation (OI5102)

This metric is intended to capture the scope of policy documentation provided to employees of the organization. Examples of the types of policy documentation provided to employees, to footnote, include: Employee Handbooks, Human Resources Policies, Discrimination/Harassment Policies, Freedom of Association Policies, and Codes of Ethics, among others.

Examples of areas covered by Human Resources Policies may include: anti-harassment safeguards, benefits, disciplinary procedures and possible sanctions, exit formalities, freedom of association, grievance resolution, non-discrimination, provision of any collective bargaining agreements, safety at work, wages/salary scales, whistleblower policies, and working conditions (e.g., rights concerning overtime pay).

Examples of areas protected by a Discrimination/Harassment Policy may include prohibition against discrimination or harassment based on gender, race, color, disability, political opinion, sexual orientation, age, or religion, among others. Organizations can refer to Anti-Discrimination Policy (OI9331) for additional information.