Navigating the HR Maze
HR Resource Guide

Introduction
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The Hiring Process
Job Descriptions
Determining Exempt and Non-Exempt Guideline
Employeeor Independent Contractor?
Recruiting Candidates

Getting Organized
Advertising
Tips for Reviewing Resumes
Interview Questions
Interview Questions - Acceptable and Unacceptable
Interviewing Persons with Disabilities
Checking References
Extending Job Offers
How to Reject Candidates

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New Employees
New Employee Paperwork

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State New Hire Form
I-9

How to complete I-9 Forms
I-9 Common Questions

Verifying Social Security Number
Employee Information

Keeping track of new employee information
Confidentiality and Non-Compete Agreements

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Orientation Period
Performance Reviews
Corrective Actions
Terminations

Voluntary Terminations
Involuntary Terminations

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Handbook or no handbook
What to include

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Why be concerned
Federal

Employment at Will
Affirmative Action
American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Consolidated Omnibus Budget and Reconciliation Act (COBRA)
Civil Rights Act
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
The Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988
The Polygraph Protection Act of 1988
Unformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
(USERRA) Military Leaves

Arizona State Laws

Constructive Discharge
Jury Duty
Voting Time Off

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Employee Personnel Files
Record Retention Requirements

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List of Posters to Display
Federal Posting Requirements

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Application for Employment
Candidate Interview Summary
Confidentiality/Nondisclosure/Non-solicitation Agreement
Employee Information Sheet
Employee Performance Significant Incidents
Employee Separation Checklist
Employee vs. Independent Contractor
Employer's HR Check Up
Exit Interview
Interviewed List for Open Position
Job Description Format
New Employee Orientation Checklist
New Hire Checklist
New Hire Review
Offer Letter Exempt - Salary Employee
Offer Letter Non-Exempt - Hourly Employee
Performance Correction Notice
Performance Evaluation Form
Reference Check Form
Rejection Letter
Termination Checklist
Rejection Letter
Employers HR Check UP

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Costly HR Blunders Companies Must Avoid
Employee Handbook Suggested Content
Employee Handbook Optional Items
Employment Standards to Avoid
FMLA Coverage ­ Is your Employee Eligible?
Helpful Websites
Interview Questions
Regulatory Compliance by Number of Employees

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