The Complete Hiring and Firing Handbook · Every Manager's Guide to Working With Employees · Legally

Few managers dread any task more than the hiring and firing of employees. The hiring process is long and full of unknowns, while the firing process adds layers of personal emotions to an already highly-charged situation. The Complete Hiring and Firing Handbook shows you how to take these difficult decisions and turn them into profitable and positive endeavors.

State-by-State Resources

Quick access to essential state agency' contact information on employment security and new hire reporting is at your fingertips.

Recruitment Tools

Find better employees with job descriptions and applications that identify the worker you want.

Employee Handbook

Keep employment related problems to a minimum by crafting the perfect employee handbook to guide both employees and supervisors.

Filing Tips

See exactly what you need to do to fulfill your duties to the IRS and under FMLA, COBRA and HIPAA.

Red Flag Alerts

Stay out of trouble by providing the proper notices and forms-on time and to the right people.

Covers In Detail

HIRING

Evaluating the pros and cons of hiring

Avoiding discrimination claims

Recruiting

Spotting resume fraud

Conducting interviews

Performing background checks

Making offers and sending rejections

Processing new hires

FIRING

Stating grounds for termination

Honoring protected leave

Stopping retaliation

Preventing wrongful

discharge claims

Giving notice

Providing severance

Giving references

Enforcing noncompete

agreements"