According to a definition “HR Policies are formal rules and procedures that dictate how certain matters should be addressed in the workplace including employee rights and duties. HR Policies are tied to employment law. To avoid noncompliance and penalties from the government, employer must adhere to HR policies.

HR policies of companies can be defined as a collection of the company’s policies that lay down a strategy for developing, communicating, and enforcing a set of practices that reflect the company’s standards of acceptable behavior.

HR policies of a company define the process through which an employer and employee(s) together can achieve the company’s goals. The HR policies for a company must be drafted in accordance with the company’s objectives and work ethics, with the assistance of an employment and labor lawyer.