Hiring Employees
When you hire employees, you need to know the rules on job descriptions, interviews, background checks and more. Find out how to gather the information you need and choose the right employee -- without violating the law.
Hiring Basics
Hiring Basics
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Hiring Your First Employee: 13 Things You Must Do
If you are hiring your first employee, you must file documents with and pay taxes to various government agencies.
Running Background Checks
Running Background Checks
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Running Background Checks on Job Applicants
You must respect a job applicant's privacy rights when conducting a background check.
First-Day Paperwork for New Employees
First-Day Paperwork for New Employees
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Written Employment Contracts: Pros and Cons
Know when you should -- and should not -- ask a new employee to sign a written employment contract.
More Legal Topics
- Compensation & Benefits for Your Employees
- Firing Employees & Employee Resignations
- Performance Management & Employee Evaluation
- Preventing Employment Discrimination & Sexual Harassment
- Time Off & Leave for Your Employees
- Using Independent Contractors & Freelancers
- Your Employees' Health & Safety
- Your Employees' Right to Privacy
- Compensation & Benefits for Your Employees
- Firing Employees & Employee Resignations
- Performance Management & Employee Evaluation
- Preventing Employment Discrimination & Sexual Harassment
- Time Off & Leave for Your Employees
- Using Independent Contractors & Freelancers
- Your Employees' Health & Safety
- Your Employees' Right to Privacy
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