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 ResourcesQuick access to essential state agency' contact information on employment security and new hire reporting is at your fingertips.Recruitment ToolsFind better employees with job descriptions and applications that identify the worker you want.Employee HandbookKeep employment related problems to a minimum by crafting the perfect employee handbook to guide both employees and supervisors.Filing TipsSee exactly what you need to do to fulfill your duties to the IRS and under FMLA, COBRA and HIPAA.Red Flag AlertsStay out of trouble by providing the proper notices and forms-on time and to the right people.Covers In DetailHIRINGEvaluating the pros and cons of hiring Avoiding discrimination claimsRecruitingSpotting resume fraudConducting interviewsPerforming background checksMaking offers and sending rejectionsProcessing new hiresFIRINGStating grounds for terminationHonoring protected leaveStopping retaliationPreventing wrongful discharge claimsGiving noticeProviding severance Giving referencesEnforcing noncompete agreements
