Introduction to Human Resources: Core HR Functions

This section provides information on several core HR functions. The focus is on both the practical and legal aspects of each process.

 

Many laws govern how a business may conduct their HR process: Title VII, of the Civil Rights Act, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and others. In addition, many states have their own laws regarding HR. Each of these laws is discussed in context. For State information, please visit our State Laws section.

 

Click on the appropriate headline link below to go directly to the discussion of that topic. The following links provide an overview of the employee "life cycle" -

• Recruitment & Hiring,
• Labor & Employment,
• Employee Benefits,
• Employee Termination,
• State Laws,
• Additional Information
• IRS Small Business Guide
• FAQs

Recruitment & Hiring

Significant litigation has occurred as a result of poorly designed job applications, improper interviewing techniques and candidate selection. The following sections address this and other topics related to Recruitment and Hiring:

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