Top management is known to implement policies that address fair and progressive employment practices. These tend to include the following:

• Ethical business conduct policy

This policy helps promote compliance with government regulations, enhancement the reputation of the company among the customers. It discourages employees from hiding any problem that might increase severity if they are not addressed early.

• Anti-harassment policy

This policy helps to encourage respectful and fair interactions among the employees that permit them to focus on fulfilling the job requirements. An anti-harassment policy is considered important for significantly reducing the company’s liability in case of a harassment lawsuit.

• Equal employment opportunity policy

An equal employment opportunity policy is considered an important part of a company’s legal obligation to not discriminate in employment and discourage the presence of any discriminatory behavior among the employees of the organization.

• Conflict of interest policy

The conflict of interest policy helps to establish guidelines for protecting the reputation and assets of the company among its various customers. Conflict of interest might also be addressed in the employee agreement form signed by an employee when the company hires him.

• No smoking policy

Not permitting smoking in the workplace has become a common practice amongst companies in this day and age. Many local ordinances tend to prohibit smoking in a working place. A no-smoking policy can be used to delineate and explain the requirement of no smoking. Various smoke restriction policies can range from designated smoking areas in a company to smoke-free premises in the company.

Conclusion 

Fair and progressive employment practices help foster a productive work environment and significantly reduce the risk associated with a lawsuit. It helps to create an atmosphere of trust amongst the customers and employees.