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DOWNLOAD: Prehire Screening--Safe, Successful Ways to Check Out Applicants, an Essential Guide for California Employers
DOWNLOAD: Prehire Screening--Safe, Successful Ways to Check Out Applicants, an Essential Guide for California Employers 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: Employee or Independent Contractor? Hiring and Classifying Contract Workers In California
DOWNLOAD: Employee or Independent Contractor?
Hiring and Classifying Contract Workers In California In this Employer Guide, we lead you step by step through the process of evaluating whether a worker should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor. We examine the various tests for deciding a worker's status and provide a handy 20-point checklist that can help you assess where you stand. . . . more
DOWNLOAD: How to Create Job Descriptions That Prevent Employee Lawsuits and Simplify Your Hiring Process -- An Essential Guide for California Employers
DOWNLOAD: How to Create Job Descriptions That Prevent Employee Lawsuits and Simplify Your Hiring Process -- 
An Essential Guide for California Employers 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
DOWNLOAD: Paid Time Off Banking Kit:
How You Can Save Money, Boost Morale, and Increase Efficiency 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: Terminating Employees in California: A 21-Point Risk Assessment Checklist
DOWNLOAD: Terminating Employees in California: A 21-Point Risk Assessment Checklist Few would dispute that terminating an employee is one of the most unpleasant tasks. This 21-Point Risk Assessment Checklist covers the basic questions you should review before making a final termination decision and highlights the areas most likely to cause problems. It can also be a helpful training tool for managers and supervisors. . . . more
DOWNLOAD: Who's Entitled to Overtime? How to Avoid Mistakes When Classifying California Employees
DOWNLOAD: Who's Entitled to Overtime?
How to Avoid Mistakes When Classifying California Employees Many employers mistakenly believe that simply paying a salary or bestowing an impressive job title is enough to make an employee exempt from the overtime rules. In fact, only one thing really matters—the employee's duties. This report is designed to clear the confusion and guide you through this complicated area of the law. Includes helpful checklists you can use to determine who's exempt and who isn't. Plus, you'll find out which common pay practices to avoid, so you don't inadvertently destroy an employee's exempt status. . . . more
DOWNLOAD: Leave for Injured and Disabled Workers: How to Navigate the Workers' Comp, ADA, and FMLA Maze in California
DOWNLOAD: Leave for Injured and Disabled Workers:
How to Navigate the Workers' Comp, ADA, and FMLA Maze in California In this Employer Guide, we sort out the complex rules governing workers' compensation, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act—as well as the California disability and family leave laws. Includes step-by-step compliance flowcharts. . . . more
DOWNLOAD: Defuse the Violence: Protect Your Workforce—And Your Company: An Exclusive Employer Guide from the Employer Resource Institute
DOWNLOAD: Defuse the Violence: Protect Your Workforce—And Your Company: An Exclusive Employer Guide from the Employer Resource Institute 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
DOWNLOAD: 50 Secrets for Preventing Employee Lawsuits--Plus 10 Tips for Saving Money and Aggravation If You're Sued 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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