Virtual Library Home  Help  About

» Sign up for State Compliance Alert » Sign up for E-Mail Updates

Fast Answers Detailed Discussion Federal & State Law Summaries Local Wage & Tax Model Documents News & Trends

HR Essentials HR Essentials provides valuable HR answers that can easily be accessed by topic or document type. For example, click on the "Fast Answers" link above to see frequently asked questions arranged by topic. Or select a topic link under a category below to find information on that topic from each document type.   Benefits & Compensation Benefit Plans Cafeteria Plans Compensation Paid Leave Payroll Administration Retirement Wage & Hour   Compliance (By Law) COBRA ERISA FLSA FMLA HIPAA OSHA   Equal Employment Opportunity Disabled Workers Discrimination Harassment   Performance & Productivity Communications Job Evaluations Morale Promotions Retention Training   Recruiting, Selection & Staffing Agreements Diversity Exits & Terminations Hiring Temps Work Rules   Risk Management & Safety Drug Abuse Ergonomics OSHA Workers' Compensation Workplace Violence   HR Tools HR Tools provides quick access to HR productivity tools. For example, click on "HR Policy Handbook" to browse or search a collection of HR policies. Notices and Posters     A collection of printable images of federal and state workplace posters and notices. HR Policy Handbook     A guide for writing and maintaining HR policies and procedures. BNA Surveys & Reports     Exclusive surveys of HR professionals throughout the United States. Forms     An extensive collection of federal reporting forms. Use Interactive Forms     Hundreds of federal and state interactive forms that you can complete, print, and save.   Create Custom Job Descriptions     A library of thousands of job descriptions and a convenient question-and-answer format. Performance Review     A productivity tool that facilitates preparation of employee reviews.   News Adding to Appeals Court Split, Sixth Circuit Says Retirees Lack Standing Under ADA Court Says Accountant Was Independent Contractor     Hot Topics   What's the difference between exempt, nonexempt, salaried, and hourly? Which activities are compensable when calculating hours worked? How can I create an effective child support policy?