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Hiring Employees & Contractors
Hiring the right people is key to your business' success. Beyond conducting interviews and writing job descriptions, employers have to comply with a number laws and regulations. The resources below help employers understand their legal obligations when hiring employees or independent contractors.
General Requirements
Hiring and Developing Employees
In this video, Small Business owners describe best practices for developing employees.
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- Steps to Hiring New Employees - Things You Must Do
- Pre-Employment Background Checks
- Employee Handbooks
- New Hires Reporting
- Independent Contractors vs. Employees
- Immigration and Employee Eligibility
