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Employment Law Guide: Laws, Regulations, and Technical Assistance Services.
This Guide describes the statutes and regulations administered by the U.S.
Department of Labor (DOL) that affect businesses and workers. The Guide is
designed mainly for those needing "hands-on" information to develop wage,
benefit, safety and health, and nondiscrimination policies for businesses
in general industry.
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IRS
Guide to Hiring Employees. This web site was developed by
the IRS specifically for businesses like yours. It provides an
overview of your responsibilities as an employer, and features several
publications to assist your company in meeting tax requirements.
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SSA
Employer Reporting Instructions and Information. A service
of the Social Security Administration, this web site guides employers
through the Federal wage reporting requirements. The site now
features a service permitting employers to transmit employee wage
reports over the Internet to the SSA.
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National
Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM).
Issued under Executive Order 12829 and the National Industrial Security
Program (NISP), this manual provides valuable guidance to contractors on
government policies and procedures for handling security matters.
Refer the NISPOM for direction on such matters as personnel and facility
clearances for contracts involving classified government information.
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Guide
to Disability Rights and Laws. A booklet describing
federal laws that prohibit discrimination and establish the rights of
people with disabilities to live a life of independence and dignity in
the mainstream of America.
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Ergonomics.
This is an issue that has gained a lot of attention in recent
years. OSHA promotes standards in the design of work spaces to fit
the health and safety needs of the people who use them. The OSHA
Ergonomics web site provides information on the latest developments in
ergonomics compliance requirements. Includes section on Ergonomics
assistance for small businesses.
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Small
Business Drug and Alcohol Workplace Kit. Hosted by the
Department of Labor, this is an excellent starting point for implementing a
drug and alcohol policy program in the workplace.
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OSHA
Help for New Businesses. This website provides access to
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 Small Business Administration.
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OSHA
Handbook for Small Businesses. This booklet was written to
assist small business employers to meet the legal requirements imposed
by and under, the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970.
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OSHA
Construction Resource Manual. Presented to assist
employers and workers in providing safe and healthful workplaces for
construction employees. This publication gives employers and workers
information, in a single source, on all of OSHA requirements for the
construction industry.
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Simple
Retirement Solutions for Small Businesses. Published by
the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration (PWBA), this is a short
pamphlet explaining options available to very small and early stage
businesses in regard to starting a retirement plan for workers.
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Emergency
Management Guide for Business and Industry. Issued by the
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), this publication is designed
to assist business personnel in preparing for unplanned events that can
potentially disrupt business operations, cause serious harm to
employees, or cause damage to property (e.g., hurricanes, fire,
bombings, earthquakes, and blizzards.) Note: the guidance in
this manual is practical, not mandated by law.
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Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations.
The wage determination data contained on this web site are issued by the U.S. Department of Labor under the Davis-Bacon and related Acts. The Wage and Hour Division of the U.S. Department of Labor determines prevailing wage rates to be paid on federally funded or assisted construction projects.
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FormsAssistant.
Government contractors who hire foreign nationals to work on projects
may find this service useful. It provides online access to
employment, immigration, passport, social security and tax forms
applicable to the immigration hiring and reporting requirements.
Note that this site does not provide help in the form selection
process. It only offers technical assistance in filling out forms.
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SelectaRetirementPlan.org.
Sponsored by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Merrill Lynch, this web
site provides an interactive tool for selecting the right retirement
plan for you and your employees. This site also features links to
resources about retirement plans.
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National
Skills Standards Board (NSSB). The
NSSB is a coalition of leaders from business, labor and other industry
sectors working to build a voluntary national system of skill standards
for the U.S. workforce. These emerging standards are designed to
be portable across 15 industry sectors. They are targeted at
resolving inconsistent expectations around the country regarding
workforce performance. Visit the NSSB web site to find out more
about how skill standards enhance your workforce management and contract
performance.
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