The compliance library for people who'd rather not become a compliance lawyer.
50-state employee handbooks + 60-document HR bundles + AI-use policy packs + workplace violence prevention plans. Built by Tom Payani — 15+ years of compliance training for Google, Amazon, BBC, IKEA, Hilton, the UK Government. Word + Google Docs + PDF. Free updates while you're subscribed.
Three ways to buy
Single template, complete bundle, or full library subscription.
Single Template
One state handbook. Federal-baseline. Industry-specific policy. Buy one, edit it, ship it.
Best for: A single state, a single need, no subscription.
- ✓ 1 state handbook OR specific HR policy
- ✓ Word + Google Docs + PDF
- ✓ Instant download
- ✓ Free annual update + state-law alerts for one year
- ✓ 30-day attorney-review guarantee (your lawyer, our refund)
Complete HR Bundle
60 editable documents. Hiring, onboarding, performance, exit, AI policies, manager toolkit. Build a full HR function in a weekend.
Best for: Building HR from zero. One business. No subscription.
- ✓ 60 editable HR documents
- ✓ Employee handbook (federal-baseline) + manager's manual
- ✓ Hiring + onboarding + performance + exit forms
- ✓ AI Acceptable Use Policy + AI vendor diligence checklist
- ✓ Workplace violence prevention plan template
- ✓ Word + Google Docs + PDF · Letter + A4
- ✓ Free updates for one year
Compliance Library
Everything in the bundle + all 50 US state handbooks + UK/EU equivalents + every future template I ship. The subscription used by HR consultants and multi-state employers.
Best for: Multi-state employers, HR consultants, anyone who needs more than one template.
- ✓ All 50 US state employee handbooks
- ✓ UK + EU equivalents (Equality Act, GDPR, EU AI Act)
- ✓ Complete 60-document HR bundle
- ✓ AI-Use Policy Pack (UK + EU + US versions)
- ✓ Disparate Impact Self-Test Calculator (Excel)
- ✓ Compliance deadline tracker — every state, monthly
- ✓ Every future template I build, included
- ✓ Quarterly state-law alerts + handbook updates
- ✓ Direct message access to Tom — same-day reply, UK time
Consultant Tier — $499/yr
Everything in the Compliance Library, plus a brand-customisation pack. Use with up to 20 client businesses. The licence used by HR consultancies and fractional-CHRO practices.
Why this library exists
Most HR-template products on the internet are either too generic to use (CA buyer gets a federal template that doesn't mention SB 553) or too expensive to consider ($499/year for a single subscription tier). This library sits between them: state-specific, year-stamped, citation-verified against the state legislature, and priced where solo founders and small-business HR leads can actually buy it. Backed by a 30-day attorney-review guarantee: if your lawyer rejects the document, full refund.
Who builds it
Tom Payani. 15+ years building compliance and HR training for Google, Amazon, BBC, IKEA, Hilton, the UK Government, Cambridge UP, the American Red Cross. Most of my work happens at blend.training — cinematic compliance courses for enterprises. The templates in this library draw on the same legal frameworks I use when I build that training, repackaged for businesses that need a starting point, not a custom course.
What it's not
Not legal advice. Not a substitute for a US-licensed employment attorney for businesses in regulated sectors, with 50+ employees, or with a previous employment dispute. Not a "set and forget" library — it works because every template is updated when the law changes, and every subscriber gets the update. The disclaimer in every document is honest about its limits.
Frequently asked
What's the difference between buying a handbook on Etsy and subscribing to the library?
The Etsy listing gives you one state handbook for $39-45. The library gives you every state, plus the 60-document HR bundle, plus everything I ever ship, for $99/year. If you operate in one state and don't need anything else, the Etsy listing is the right choice. If you operate in multiple states, run a consultancy, or want to stop buying templates one at a time, subscribe.
What happens if I cancel my subscription?
You keep every file you've already downloaded. You don't get future updates or new templates until you re-subscribe. No "we lock you out of your own downloads" nonsense.
Can I use these templates with my clients (consultant licence)?
The standard library licence is for one business. If you're a consultant who wants to use these with multiple client businesses, the Consultant Tier at $399/year covers up to 20 client businesses and includes a white-label pack.
Is this legal advice?
No. The templates are starting points. Edit for your business. Have it reviewed by a US-licensed employment attorney before circulation if your business is regulated or has 50+ employees. Every template has a full disclaimer.
Does Tom answer questions?
Same-day UK time for library subscribers. Usually within 48 hours for one-off buyers. No call-centre — replies come from Tom directly.
How often is the library updated?
Quarterly on a fixed cadence (March, June, September, December). Mid-quarter alerts when a state passes legislation affecting handbook content. Every subscriber gets every update via email at no additional cost.
What states are covered today?
California, Texas, Florida, and New York are live as state-specific handbooks on Etsy. Library subscribers also get the federal-baseline handbook (which works as a starting point for any US state) plus an in-flight queue of state-specific drafts. UK + EU + Ireland versions are in the library; AU + NZ next.
Start the library subscription.
$99 per year. Cancel anytime. Every template, every state, every future drop.