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Human Resources Articles - Benefits

Changes in COBRA
What are the changes in COBRA legislation? Read more >

Human Resources Articles - Hiring

Determining Exempt vs Non-Exempt Employees
It may be a shock to discover that yes, you do have to pay your receptionist overtime. Or do you? Read more >

Do You Know Whom You're Hiring?
You take a risk every time you make a hire. Learn how to reduce that risk. Read more >

The Secrets of Employment Contracts
Employment contracts can mean legal pitfalls aplenty. But if you write them the right way, you can show some love to your brand-new employees. Read more >

Human Resources Management Articles - Termination

How Outplacement Services Can Help Your Terminated Employees
Learn how to help your terminated employees transfer to a new career. Read more >

Separation Agreements: Going Separate Ways with a Written Handshake
When an employee and a company need to say goodbye, it helps to have a "written handshake" all ready to go. Read more >

Conducting Layoffs
Reductions in Force (RIFs) aren't just difficult. They can be dangerous unless handled according to the law. Read more >

Human Resources Articles - Legal Issues

Drug-Free Policies and Drug-Free Testing
You don't have to get paranoid--or even break any laws--to ensure a drug-free workforce.
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Keeping Employee Information Confidential
Most employees expect a certain degree of privacy in the workplace, especially when it comes to personal information. So when is it appropriate for an employer to disclose employee information to others? Read more >

Holiday Parties and Liability
When you're ready to throw an end-of-year party, what should you do about alcohol? What precautions should you take? From lampshades to legal liability, TriNet has the answers. Read more >

Human Resources Management Articles - Culture

Religion in the Workplace: What You Need to Know
December is the time of the season...to walk around on eggshells? That's no fun. Learn the right way to celebrate the holidays with your employees. Read more >

The Culture Audit: The Building Block of a Successful Company
Learn how to take your company's temperature, and find out if your employees are feeling sick or healthy. Read more >