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of 5— Go to claude.ai and Start a New Conversation
What you'll accomplish
By the end of this guide, you'll use Claude to produce legally precise HR documents — Performance Improvement Plans, last-chance warning letters, and formal corrective action notices — faster and more accurately than writing them from scratch or copying old examples.
What you'll need
- A free Claude account (claude.ai)
- The employee's name, role, and specific incidents with dates
- Time needed: 10 minutes per document
- Cost: Free (Claude free tier handles this well; Claude Pro $20/mo gives longer documents)
How-To Guide: Use Claude for Complex HR Documentation
Step 1: Go to claude.ai and Start a New Conversation
Open claude.ai in your browser or mobile app. Click New chat. Claude's interface is a simple chat window — no setup required.
What you should see: A blank chat input at the bottom of the screen and Claude's introductory message.
Troubleshooting: If the site won't load, try a different browser or check your network connection.