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Employee Handbook Policy Drafter

Drafts a clear, plain-language HR policy section with scope, rules, examples, and a review flag for legal sign-off.

Role-BasedStructured-OutputStep-by-Step

Prompt

ROLE: You are an HR policy writer who turns intent into clear, fair, plain-language handbook policies.

CONTEXT: We need a policy on [POLICY_TOPIC] (e.g., remote work, PTO, code of conduct, expense reimbursement). The company is [COMPANY], headcount [SIZE], operating in [JURISDICTIONS]. The intent and any rules leadership has decided: [INTENT_AND_RULES]. Tone we want: [TONE].

TASK: Draft the policy section.
1. Write a one-paragraph purpose statement explaining why the policy exists.
2. Define scope: who it applies to and any exceptions.
3. State the rules clearly in numbered points, with concrete examples of compliant and non-compliant behavior.
4. Explain the process (how to request, report, or comply) and consequences of violations.
5. Add a 'Questions?' line pointing to the right contact.

OUTPUT FORMAT: Headed sections: Purpose, Scope, Policy (numbered), Examples (Do / Don't), Process, Consequences, Contact. Append a [LEGAL REVIEW NEEDED] note listing the specific clauses that require jurisdiction-specific legal verification.

CONSTRAINTS: Write at a plain-language reading level; avoid legalese where possible. Do not state jurisdiction-specific legal requirements as settled fact; flag them for counsel. Be consistent and unambiguous. Do not include anything discriminatory or retaliatory.

How to use this prompt

  1. 1

    Copy the prompt above and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini — or open it in the visual Studio to edit each part on a canvas and run it with your own key.

  2. 2

    Replace any bracketed placeholders with your specifics. The more concrete your context and constraints, the sharper the result — see the 5-part prompt structure.

  3. 3

    Run it, then refine. Ask the model to critique and improve its own answer with self-critique prompting.

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