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Books & MoreYou'll find books, DVDs and other resources in the library catalog under the following subject headings:
Labor Laws and Legislation
Personnel Management
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digital media site for downloadable audiobooks and e-books. Books are available in a variety of formats and may be transferred to a device. There are many titles listed under Featured Collections - View all Subjects -
Business.
Online Research Tools
Encyclopedia of Small Business: Entrepreneurs will gain how-to information that they can apply to their own business including financing, financial planning, business plan creation, market analysis, sales strategy, tax planning, human resource issues and more.
Small Business Reference Center: Use this resource to learn about business basics such as starting a company, operations management, sales and more. Search by business areas and find information by business types.
Human Resources: This website provides articles and resources on policies with examples, managing employee performance, salary & benefits, training, team building, work relationships, employment law, recruiting, staffing, and more.
BenefitsLink: Here you will find links to benefit plans such as deferred compensation, 401k plans, COBRA, ERISA, and more. There are articles highlighting court cases, benefit news, educational assistance, employee assistance plans, disability plans, etc.
HR Tools: This website contains good information and articles on staffing, legal compliance, training and performance, benefits and compensation, and workplace safety. Free registration is required.
Employment LawVirginia Workers Compensation Commission: At this site, find out about Virginia's workers' compensation program, which applies to most employers doing business in Virginia and most employees working in Virginia.
Business.gov: Beyond conducting interviews and writing job descriptions, employers have to comply with a number laws and regulations. The resources on this website help employers understand their legal obligations when hiring employees or independent contractors.
FindLaw: This web site includes articles on the hiring process, discrimination & harassment, job termination, business insurance and liability.
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