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DOWNLOAD: Prehire Screening--Safe, Successful Ways to Check Out Applicants, an Essential Guide for California Employers
December 2005

Prehire screening takes a number of different forms and can include reference checking, license and education verification, medical or psychological testing, drug screening, skills testing, and credit checks. In this Employer Guide, we explore screening procedures closely to evaluate when they are appropriate and identify the legal risks associated with them. . . . more

DOWNLOAD: How to Create Job Descriptions That Prevent Employee Lawsuits and Simplify Your Hiring Process -- An Essential Guide for California Employers
January 2004

This comprehensive guide takes you step-by-step through the process of drafting job descriptions. We've included practical information on why job descriptions are important to have in place, which details you should--and should not--include in them, and how to make sure your job descriptions stay up-todate. You'll also find a handy drafting checklist and sample job descriptions. . . . more

DOWNLOAD: Paid Time Off Banking Kit: How You Can Save Money, Boost Morale, and Increase Efficiency
May 2005

It's the Friday before a long holiday weekend, and one of your employees calls in sick--again. You're left short-staffed and backed up with work. If this scenario is all too familiar, consider whether your time off policy is contributing to unscheduled absences. Many employers have found that Paid Time Off (PTO) policies are quite effective in controlling these unanticipated absences and rewarding employees who don't abuse sick leave. . . . more

DOWNLOAD: Defuse the Violence: Protect Your Workforce—And Your Company: An Exclusive Employer Guide from the Employer Resource Institute
April 2005

This 28-page Employer Guide contains a 7-step program for preventive action, tips for how to respond when violence erupts, sample policies, and more. Workplace violence is a serious problem. Frightening and sometimes tragic incidents of workplace rage are being reported more frequently. A survey by the Society for Human Resource Management reveals that more than half the companies in the United States have experienced some form of workplace violence . . . more

DOWNLOAD: 50 Secrets for Preventing Employee Lawsuits--Plus 10 Tips for Saving Money and Aggravation If You're Sued
June 2008

Our 50-point self-audit checklist pulls together--in an easy-to-follow format--all the important areas that should be reviewed at least annually by small and large employers alike. Customize the checklist to fit your own needs, and remember to perform an audit whenever your organization has undergone significant changes. Also, the Appendix includes practical sample forms and policies you can tailor to your organization's needs to help bring your company into compliance with the maze of legal requirements. . . . more

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