Few managers dread any task more than the hiring and firing of employees. The hiring process is long and full of unknowns, while the firing process adds layers of personal emotions to an already highly-charged situation. The Complete Hiring and Firing Handbook shows you how to take these difficult decisions and turn them into profitable and positive endeavors. State-by-State Resources Quick access to essential state agency" contact information on employment security and new hire reporting is at your fingertips. Recruitment Tools Find better employees with job descriptions and applications that identify the worker you want. Employee Handbook Keep employment related problems to a minimum by crafting the perfect employee handbook to guide both employees and supervisors. Filing Tips See exactly what you need to do to fulfill your duties to the IRS and under FMLA, COBRA and HIPAA. Red Flag Alerts Stay out of trouble by providing the proper notices and forms-on time and to the right people. Covers In Detail HIRING Evaluating the pros and cons of hiring Avoiding discrimination claims Recruiting Spotting résumé fraud Conducting interviews Performing background checks Making offers and sending rejections Processing new hires FIRING Stating grounds for termination Honoring protected leave Stopping retaliation Preventing wrongful discharge claims Giving notice Providing severance Giving references Enforcing noncompete agreements