HR Policy Starter Pack
Build an employee handbook for your small team with foundation policies, an at-will statement, and key rules that carry real legal weight. Adapt the template to your workplace with guidance from the Field Guide.
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Compliance kit
I-9 and Wage-Hour Audit Kit
Review your I-9 files and exempt classifications before an outside audit. Check each form against the ICE categories and review classifications using salary floors as of the kit's review date and the duties test. The kit also identifies when to bring in counsel.
The free HR Compliance Risk Scorecard uses twelve questions to give you a graded assessment of worker classification, wage and hour, hiring, policy, and records.
$99
- One-time purchase. Editable files.
- Your download link appears on the confirmation screen and in your receipt. No account needed.
- Request a full refund within 30 days with one email.
- Licensed for one company's internal HR use. Resale and redistribution are not permitted. Read the license.
Checkout takes place on our store at shop.truestephr.com. Any applicable sales tax appears at checkout before you pay. These files provide general HR information, not legal advice.
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Add a one hour Setup Session, $149
Bring your purchased tool and the situation you are working through. A TrueStep HR practitioner will help you set the inputs, make the first decisions, and identify a practical next step.
See the Setup Session →Where to start
Pick the workbook that matches the task.
Use the I-9 Audit Kit to review employment eligibility files and the Wage and Hour Kit to review exempt and nonexempt classification.
DecisionPrepare for an audit
IndustryCross-industry
Files4 PDF guides, 2 HTML tools, 2 Excel workbooks
ReviewRead our published standard for how we develop our tools, and what we cover for their scope and limits.
Research and standardsRead the reference note behind this tool: The 2026 I-9 Enforcement Shift, and What It Costs
Fit
Is this the right fit for your work?
A good fit
- You are preparing for an I-9 or wage-hour audit.
- You want Excel workbooks and written guides that stay with your organization.
- You or a manager will run the process and want a clear sequence to follow.
When to consider another option
- For advice about one person's specific circumstances, consult qualified counsel.
- For rules specific to one state or city, this tool flags where state rules commonly apply and what to check.
- For help running the process, explore our advisory services.
What is inside
Every file in the download, by name.
Taken from the kit’s own Start Here guide, so what you see here is what you open after checkout.
In the kitTwo free web checkers let you review one I-9 or one position before opening the full workbook.
PDF · readStart Here: what each piece does and the order to use it.
Web · openI-9 Audit Calculator
Web · openWage and Hour Classification Calculator
Excel · useI-9 Audit Kit (Excel): track I-9 completeness for every employee, compare findings against the ICE substantive and technical violation categories, record corrections, and prepare a summary for counsel.
Excel · useWage and Hour Classification Kit (Excel): apply the three-part exempt test to each position, apply the federal and state salary floors as of the workbook's review date, and flag roles to reclassify or adjust.
PDF · readTrueStep HR Product License: what you may and may not do with your purchased files.
PDF · readUsing This Workbook in Google Sheets: how to upload the file and what to check afterward.
PDF · readQuick Reference: the whole workbook on one page, including what each tab does, what to enter, and how to read the result.
How to use it
Your first 15 minutes
Start with the I-9 Audit Kit in Step 1, then follow the 4 numbered steps below to review and document your findings.
Choose the workbook for your review. Use the I-9 Audit Kit for employment eligibility files and the Wage and Hour Kit for exempt and non-exempt classification.
Begin with the Start Here tab in each workbook. Review the tracker or audit tab one row at a time, entering your information in the amber cells.
Record each finding and correction in the documentation tab, including the date.
Take the summary and any flagged items to employment or immigration counsel before you reclassify a role or resolve an I-9 finding.
Before you buy
Questions about your purchase
Find details about file formats, delivery, licensing, and refunds.
What exactly do I receive?
Your one time purchase includes 4 PDF guides, 2 HTML tools, and 2 Excel workbooks, all listed in the What is inside section above. The files are delivered as a download.
Are these the real screenshots?
Yes. The first image shows the file set, and the second and third show actual pages from the current download.
Can I use the files in my business?
Yes. You can use the kit for your own internal operations. Fill in the Excel workbooks, open the web tools in any browser, and read or print the PDF guides.
What if I need help applying it?
For help implementing this tool, book a one hour Setup Session for $149. For broader HR support, advisory begins with a short request and a written scope at truestephr.com/pages/advisory. For legal questions, consult qualified counsel.
How do I get the files?
Right after payment, your download link appears on the confirmation screen and again in your email receipt. All files arrive as one ZIP. No account is needed.
What do I need to open them?
Use Excel or a free alternative: LibreOffice on a computer or Google Sheets in a browser. Open the guides with any PDF reader and the web tools in any browser. See download help.
What if it is not right for us?
Email support@truestephr.com within 30 days for a full refund. No form or explanation is required. The full terms are in the refund policy.
Is this legal advice?
No. It is general HR information and a working method. It is not written to any one state unless the page says so. Where a decision turns on the law, use qualified counsel. See what we cover, and what we do not.
Who may use the files?
One license covers the internal HR work of one legal entity. You may edit the files, brand them, and issue them to your employees. Consultants and groups with several entities need the extended license. See the license.
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