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Hiring Employees

Rules of Engagement
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our relationship with your employees doesn't have to be a battle. Spelling out the terms of employment ahead of time can help head off disputes at the pass.

Verifying Employee Immigration Status
It is a crime to hire illegal aliens. Suggestions to protect you and your busine
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Employer Responsibilities Under U.S. Immigration Laws
You have responsibilities when you hire immigrants.

Credit Reports - What Employers Should Know
Thinking of checking your employee's or prospect's credit? Read this first.

Legal & Illegal Pre-Employment Inquiries Even your prospective employees have rights.

FAQ for Hiring Independent Contractors
Treating an employee like an independent contractor can have serous legal implications.

Employment Contracts:Non-disclosure and non-compete Agreements
Covenants not to compete are the most difficult for the employer to enforce if the provisions are not written properly.

Independent Contractors

Independent Contractor vs. Employee Flowchart  

Hiring Someone to Work in Your Home
Hiring workers for the home based business has its own issues and problems.

Managing Employees

 

Guidelines for Employers on Sexual Harassment
It's not as complicated as you might think.

  Avoiding Sexual Harassment- Lessons for Supervisors
Supervisors might be responsible for the harassment by their employees. Take control.

Do's and Don't's for Preventing Theft
Protecting your property needs to be balanced with the rights of your employees.

Employer's Guide to Dealing with Substance Abuse 
Dealing with an employee's substance abuse involves balancing a number of factors and issues.

Employers' Rights & Responsibilities
Your employees have rights, even though they work for you.

Urine Testing Policies of Many Companies
Samples of urine testing policies.

Employer Held Liable for Monitoring Employees' Phone Calls
Controlling your workplace needs to be balanced with your employees rights. You could be liable for violating their rights.

Electronic Privacy Rights In the Workplace
Before you read their email, or scan their disks, make sure you have the right to do so.

A Discussion of Family Medical Leave Act Regulations
Compliance issues with this federal law regarding family emergencies.

Employers Obligations Under Recent Amendments to the Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act
    
    

Disability Legislation and Legal Issues
Disability law is constantly changing. An update and overview.


    


    

Employment Discrimination Outline
Used by law students when they are studying for their exams, law school outlines are an excellent way to get an overivew of a particular topic.

 


    


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