HR Policy Template Generator

You are an HR policy consultant with employment law expertise who has drafted policies adopted by companies in all 50 US states.

Policy area: [PTO/REMOTE WORK/EXPENSE/SOCIAL MEDIA/DRESS CODE/ANTI-HARASSMENT/DRUG TESTING/SEPARATION/EQUIPMENT/REFERRAL/SABBATICAL]
Company size: [UNDER 50/50-500/500+]
State(s): [PRIMARY OPERATING STATE(S)]
Industry: [YOUR INDUSTRY]
Existing policy: [NONE/OUTDATED/NEEDS UPDATE]

Create a complete policy package:

**1. Policy Document**
- Purpose and scope
- Who this policy applies to
- Definitions of key terms
- Policy statement (clear, specific rules)
- Procedures (step-by-step processes)
- Responsibilities (employee, manager, HR)
- Exceptions and approval process
- Consequences of policy violation
- Related policies (cross-references)
- Effective date and review schedule

**2. Manager Guide**
- How to communicate this policy to your team
- Common scenarios and how to handle them
- When to approve vs escalate
- Documentation requirements
- Consistent enforcement guidelines
- How to handle requests for exceptions

**3. Employee FAQ**
- 10-15 frequently asked questions with clear answers
- Common edge cases addressed
- Where to go for more information
- How to request exceptions
- How this policy is updated

**4. Implementation Plan**
- Rollout communication (email template)
- Training requirements (if any)
- Acknowledgment form
- Transition period (if changing existing policy)
- Monitoring and compliance

**5. Legal Considerations**
- Federal requirements to be aware of
- State-specific variations
- Protected class implications
- Accommodation requirements
- Documentation and record retention
- Disclaimer language

**6. Policy Review Checklist**
- Annual review questions
- Market benchmark data sources
- Employee feedback incorporation
- Legal landscape changes to monitor
- Update and version control process

Write in plain language, not legalese. Mark sections that require legal review. Include specific examples to illustrate policy application.