Workplace Policies
Skill: Reading formal documents.
Context: Rules, regulations, and consequences in a company handbook.
Key Vocabulary
MandatoryAdj
ជាកាតព្វកិច្ច / ត្រូវតែធ្វើ/ˈmæn.də.tɔː.ri/
Required by law or rules; compulsory.
ProhibitedAdj
ត្រូវបានហាមឃាត់/prəˈhɪb.ɪ.tɪd/
That has been forbidden; banned.
TerminationNoun
ការបញ្ឈប់ពីការងារ/ˌtɜː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
The action of bringing something or a job to an end.
ConfidentialAdj
សម្ងាត់/ˌkɑːn.fəˈden.ʃəl/
Intended to be kept secret.
ProbationNoun
ការសាកល្បងការងារ/proʊˈbeɪ.ʃən/
A period of testing or trial for a new employee or offender.
HarassmentNoun
ការយាយី / ការបៀតបៀន/həˈræs.mənt/
Aggressive pressure or intimidation.
EligibleAdj
មានសិទ្ធិទទួល/ˈel.ɪ.dʒə.bəl/
Having the right to do or obtain something.
ComplianceNoun
ការអនុលោមតាម/kəmˈplaɪ.əns/
The action of obeying an order, rule, or request.
Document Reading
Read the GlobalCorp Employee Handbook below. Hover over the highlighted terms to see their meaning.
GLOBALCORP
Employee Handbook | Version 2025.1
1 CODE OF CONDUCT
GlobalCorp is committed to a safe workplace. Any form of harassment is strictly prohibited. Employees found violating this rule will face immediate disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
2 ATTENDANCE & LEAVE
Regular attendance is mandatory. Employees must clock in by 9:00 AM.
Sick Leave: Employees are eligible for 10 days of paid sick leave per year. A doctor's note is required for absences longer than 2 days.
Sick Leave: Employees are eligible for 10 days of paid sick leave per year. A doctor's note is required for absences longer than 2 days.
3 IT SECURITY
Sharing login passwords is a violation of security protocols. All client data must remain confidential. Do not access personal email on company devices. Failure to ensure compliance may result in legal action.
4 PROBATION PERIOD
New hires are subject to a 3-month probation period. During this time, employment may be ended by either party with 24 hours' notice.
Comprehension Check
1. What is the punishment for harassment?
2. When do you need a doctor's note for sick leave?
3. Can you share your password with a coworker?
4. How long is the probation period for new hires?