Human resource management covers many critical areas that impact the bottom line. Check out the following human resources topics to help answer your HR questions.
- Human Resources - FindLaw
Check out frequently asked questions, business forms, articles, and guides about hiring and training employees. - Arbitration - American Arbitration Association
Find forms, publications, and rules regarding labor arbitration. Learn how to deal with various circumstances before and during litigation. - Research Compliance Assistance by Major Laws – U.S.Department of Labor
- Compliance Assistance Support from the U.S. Department of Labor - U.S. Department of Labor
Review these compliance assistance materials to better understand and follow employment laws and regulations. - Workplace Laws - U.S. Small Business Administration - Business.gov
The EEOC provides employers with basic information about EEOC-enforced laws and processes with a focus on small businesses. - U.S. Code - U.S.Congress
Search this database of the general and permanent laws of the United States. - General Business Law Questions - Free Advice
Read questions and answers, a business law forum, and search a state resource center. - Legal Glossary - NOLO
Browse an extensive law glossary on topics such as small business, taxes, bankruptcy, trademarks, and employment. - ERI's Employment Laws and Definitions- ERI (Economic Research Institute)
Summary of terms, practices, and laws that affect compensation for all U.S. states, Canadian provinces, and international countries. - Locate Required Workplace Posters - Office of Small Business Programs, U.S. Department of Labor
Find a list of statutes and regulations enforced by agencies within the Department of Labor (DOL) that require posted notices in the workplace. - Learn About Laws Affecting Employers and Employees - America's Career InfoNet
Find links to legal resources related to workplace laws. - Learn About Federal and State Rules for Young Workers - U.S.Department of Labor
YouthRules! provides information about U.S. labor laws and regulations to youth, parents, educators, and employers. - Determine Which Labor Laws Apply to Your Business - U.S. Department of Labor
The FirstStep Employment Law Advisor is designed to help employers determine which laws administered by the Department of Labor (DOL) apply to their business or organization and to provide links to information about how to comply with these laws. - FedLaw: Small Business - Government Services Administration
View a directory of links to federal law and regulation Web sites pertaining to small businesses. - Employment Law Assistance - U.S. Department of Labor
Use a variety of interactive tools to help understand federal employment laws and regulations. - Business Laws - BusinessLaw.gov
Learn about legal and regulatory information on a variety of business topics. - Employment Law Guide - U.S. Department of Labor
Browse 28 chapters describing the requirements of each of the major statutes enforced by the Department of Labor (DOL). - Small Business Environmental Home Page - Environmental Protection Agency
View information on environmental compliance and pollution prevention. - Laws and Regulations - Small Business Administration
Read self-help guides and search a law library for advocacy regulation information. - Legal Information - NOLO
Find small business information for starting a business, choosing a business structure, writing a business plan and more.
- Consumer Protection Laws - NOLO
Learn about consumer protection laws against deceptive advertising and pricing. - Consumer Credit Laws - NOLO
Review federal laws affecting credit sales to consumers for personal, family, or household purposes. - State Laws - NOLO
Search a directory of links to state statute Web sites. - Federal Laws - NOLO
Visit links to the U.S. Constitution, the U.S. Code, and the Code of Federal Regulations. - Help with Legal Research - NOLO
Find out about statutes, legal cases, and search for U.S. Supreme Court decisions.
- Family and Medical Leave Act - U.S. Department of Labor
Review employer responsibilities and rights when employees take leave for medical reasons such as pregnancy and serious illness. - Workplace Substance Abuse Programs - U.S. Department of Labor
Read these guidelines for establishing a workplace substance abuse program. - Toll-Free Numbers for Health Information - National Health Information Center
Explore an extensive list of toll-free numbers for organizations that provide health-related information, education, and support. - Safety and Health Topics- The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
Find safety and health information organized by occupations. NIOSH is the federal agency responsible for conducting research and making recommendations for the prevention of work-related disease and injury. - OSHA Workplace Safety Regulations - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Research regulations and statutes about required safety measures in the workplace. - OSHA Accident Prevention Safety Signs - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Research specifications and regulations for safety signs and tags. - OSHA Help for New Businesses - Occupational Safety and Health Administration
This site provides one-stop shopping for the most popular materials for small businesses, from free on-site consultation to interactive computer software to technical information to easy-to-follow guides for specific OSHA standards. It also includes links to OSHA local offices and the U.S. Small Business Administration. - Safety and Health Issues - U.S. Small Business Administration - Business.gov
Business.gov, a division of the U.S. Small Business Administration, is an online resource guide designed to provide legal and regulatory information to America's small businesses. - Workplace Violence - USAToday
Read an article about how employers' new measures fight workplace violence. - Safety and Training Products - Association of Equipment Manufacturers
Find training manuals and videos on the safe use of heavy equipment in the construction and agricultural industries. - Workplace Ergonomic Tools - Cornell University
CUErgo presents information from the ergonomics research studies and class work by students and faculty in the Cornell Human Factors and Ergonomics Research Group (CHFERG) focusing on ways to enhance usability by improving the ergonomic design of hardware, software, and workplaces for people's comfort, performance, and health. - The Changing Organization of Work and the Safety and Health of Working People - The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health
This report was developed under the National Occupational Research Agenda as the first attempt in the United States to develop a comprehensive research agenda to investigate and reduce occupational safety and health risks associated with the changing organization of work.
- Age Discrimination - U.S.Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Review information on the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 (ADEA) which protects individuals who are 40 years of age or older from employment discrimination based on age. - Americans with Disabilities Act - U.S.Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Find information on Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals with disabilities. - National Origin Discrimination - U.S.Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Read about Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of l964, which protects individuals against employment discrimination on the basis of national origin as well as race, color, religion, and sex. - Pregnancy Discrimination - U.S.Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Read about the Pregnancy Discrimination Act, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. - Race/Color Discrimination - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Review information on Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which protects individuals against employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or religion. - Religious Discrimination - U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Find information about Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits employers from discriminating against individuals because of their religion in hiring, firing, and other terms and conditions of employment. - Sexual Harassment - U.S.Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Find out how sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination that violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act. - Harassment Issues - U.S.Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Read how the EEOC updated its guidelines to comply with Supreme Court rulings on employer liability for harassment by supervisors.
- Child Care and Support - National Child Care Information Center
Find a listing of several sites that can help you with child care issues. - Child Care Bureau - U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Explore this site, which is dedicated to enhancing the quality, affordability, and availability of child care for all families.
- Veterans Benefits - Veterans Administration
Explore this site, which provides information on patient care and veterans' benefits to help veterans get the services they have earned. - Key to Career Success - U.S. Department of Labor's Military Transition program
Veterans and returning service members can add value to your business. Find out why, where, and how to recruit and hire qualified veterans. - Employee Benefits - BenefitsLink
Review compliance information and tools about employee benefit plans sponsored by private or government employers in the United States. - Services for Employers and Businesses - Social Security Administration
Search an online listing of social security services for businesses and employers.
- Federally Guaranteed Pension Plans - Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation
Explore The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation's site. This company protects the retirement incomes of American workers in private defined benefit pension plans. - Pension Benefits - Employee Benefits Security Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
View the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration site. This agency protects the integrity of pensions, health plans, and other employee benefits for more than 150 million people.