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Human Resources

Be your best with the best company. Assess, hire, and train qualified workers. Manage employees effectively while staying informed on labor market trends.
 
  • Visit the Competency Model Clearinghouse - Provides industry a means to publicize their emerging skill needs and allows the workforce investment system, businesses, and educators to assess information and resources to meet the emerging skill demands in the U.S. workplace.
  • Hire the Right People
  • Train Your Workforce
    • Eligible Training Providers - CareerOneStop
      Find training providers in your area designated to receive Federal WIA vouchers.
    • On The Job Training - Employment & Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
      Find out more about on-the-job training as it relates to apprenticeship.
    • Workforce Toolkit: The Resource for Employers - Employment & Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
    • Benefits of Employee Training and Higher Learning - CareerOneStop
      Use these guides and tools to help determine the benefits of employee training and the best uses for your training budget.
    • Federal Training Programs - America's Career InfoNet
      Learn about various Federal programs to train workers through vocational education, apprenticeship, or employer hiring incentives.
    • Training for Veterans - Veterans Employment and Training Services, U.S. Department of Labor
      Find information on initiatives for veterans, reservists, and National Guard members to acquire vocational training.
    • Employers Services - Employment & Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
      Get information on workforce development practices, the Federal Bonding program, tax credits for hiring, and more.
    • Find Training Information in our Training and Education Center - CareerOneStop
      Learn about the process of training and education from resources available in CareerOneStop.
  • Business Forms - FindLaw
    Find business forms on a variety of human resource topics, such as medical leave, disciplinary action, and consulting agreements.
  • Compensation and Benefits - FindLaw
    Read articles, frequently asked questions, and forms related to benefits and compensation for employees.
  • Wage Issues
    • Minimum Wages - U.S. Department of Labor
      Read about the minimum wage regulations from the U.S. Department of Labor and find information on the Fair Labor Standards Act.
    • Competitive Wages - Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
      Examine wage data from around the nation to help determine what you should be paying your employees.
  • Assess Prospective Employees
  • Taxes
    • Forms and Publications - Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury
      Find all the Federal forms and instructions you need for filing income taxes.
    • How to Contact the IRS - Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of the Treasury
      Find phone numbers and addresses of tax offices in your state.
  • Access Labor Market Information
  • Health and Safety
    • Family and Medical Leave Act - U.S. Department of Labor
      Get acquainted with employer responsibilities and rights when employees take leave for medical reasons such as pregancy and serious illness.
    • Safety Regulations - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
      Research regulations and statutes about required safety measures in the workplace.
    • Workplace Substance Abuse Programs - U.S. Department of Labor
      Read these guidelines for establishing a workplace substance abuse program.
  • Privacy Issues
    • Employee Surveillance - FindLaw
      Find out what employers can and cannot do regarding monitoring employee activities in the workplace.
    • Free Speech & Personal Appearance - U.S. Chamber of Commerce
      Understand employees' constitutional protections as you write your company policies and guidelines.
    • Drug and Alcohol Testing - U.S. Chamber of Commerce
      Read these guidelines to help you establish a company drug testing policy.
    • Lie Detector Testing - U.S. Department of Labor
      Find out about the Employee Polygraph Protection Act and the restrictions on lie detector tests for employees.
    • Searches - U.S. Chamber of Commerce
      Know what searches of employee personal items and workspaces can be conducted, and under what circumstances.
    • Off-Duty Behavior - U.S. Chamber of Commerce
      Discover what employers can and cannot inquire about regarding an employee's off-duty activities.
  • Required Posters - U.S. Department of Labor
    View electronic copies of some required U.S. Department of Labor posters explaining workplace statutes and regulations.
  • elaws Advisors - U.S. Department of Labor
    Use these interactive "question and answer" style tools to help you understand Federal employment laws and regulations.
  • Termination
    • How to Fire Properly - FindLaw
      Prepare for releasing employees and understand the grounds for legal action against your company.
    • Letting Employees Go - WomanOwned.com
      Follow these guidelines for making the termination process as painless as possible.
  • Arbitration - American Arbitration Association
    Find forms, publications, and rules regarding labor arbitration. Learn how to deal with various circumstances before and during litigation.
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