HR Document Review Prompts

Get a plain-English summary

Summarise this HR document in plain English. What type of document is it, who does it apply to, what is its main purpose, and what are the most important things I need to understand from it?

Find the core employment terms

What are the core terms of employment set out in this document? Include job title or role, start date, place of work, hours of work, and whether the role is full-time, part-time, permanent, or fixed-term, as stated.

Extract compensation and benefits

What does this document state about compensation and benefits? List the base salary or wage, payment frequency, any variable pay or bonus arrangements, and any benefits such as pension, health cover, or allowances, as described.

Find all leave entitlements

What leave entitlements does this document grant? Include annual leave, sick leave, parental leave, and any other leave types mentioned. For each one, state the entitlement, any conditions attached, and whether it is paid or unpaid.

Identify key policies and conduct rules

What workplace policies, codes of conduct, or behavioural standards does this document set out or reference? List each one, summarise what it requires, and note whether breaching it is described as a disciplinary matter.

Review disciplinary and grievance procedures

What disciplinary or grievance procedures does this document describe? Summarise the steps involved, who is responsible for each stage, what outcomes are possible, and what rights or appeal mechanisms the document provides to the employee.

Check confidentiality and post-employment restrictions

Does this document include confidentiality obligations, non-disclosure requirements, non-compete clauses, or non-solicitation restrictions? If so, what exactly do they cover, how long do they last, and do any restrictions continue after employment ends?

Review termination and notice terms

What does this document say about how employment can end? Include the notice period required from each party, any grounds for summary dismissal, and what happens to pay, accrued leave, and any other entitlements on termination.

List my specific obligations

What specific obligations does this document place on me as an employee? List every requirement, duty, or restriction that applies to me personally, including any reporting obligations, approval requirements, or conditions I must meet.

Extract all key dates and deadlines

What dates, deadlines, probation periods, or time-sensitive requirements are specified in this document? List each one, describe what it relates to, and note whether any action is required from me before or on that date.

Explain defined or technical terms

Does this document formally define any terms, or use HR or legal terminology in a specific way? List each term that is defined or given a specific meaning, explain what the document says it means, and identify where it appears.

Summarise key risks and things to clarify

Based on what this document actually states, what are the most important things I should be aware of, question, or clarify before signing or acting on it? For each point, identify which part of the document it comes from and explain why it matters.