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HR, Hiring And Layoff Laws
Every company has a set of rules and regulations that employees must abide by. In addition to that, they also have a set of laws that they must take into consideration when hiring and letting go employees. In order for a company to ensure it’s legal safety during these processes they must abide by these laws. To learn what these specific laws are have a look at what our legal expert has to say now.

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Melissa  Omansky
Melissa Omansky-Employment Attorney, Los Angeles, California
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Hiring Laws 
  1. Melissa Omansky
  2. Does the law regulate how employees are hired? 
  3. Do I have to advertise open positions? 
  4. Why should I advertise open positions at my company? 
  5. Are there restrictions on what an employer can ask during the interview process? 
  6. Can an employer ask job applicants to take a lie detector test? 
  7. Does the law allow employers run background checks on job applicants? 
  8. Can an employer require prospective hires to take a drug test? 
  9. Is an employer required to check the immigration status of new employees? 
  10. Can an employer state the conditions of employment in the job application? 
  11. If I want to offer a person a job, am I required by law to do it in writing? 
  12. When I hire someone, should I use a written contract? 
  13. What is an implied' contract? 

Popular Questions

  • Are there restrictions on what an employer can ask during the interview process?
  • Can an employer ask job applicants to take a lie detector test?
  • Can an employer require prospective hires to take a drug test?
  • Is an employer required to check the immigration status of new employees?
  • How can a company protect itself from lawsuits when firing workers?
  • Can older employees legally be forced to retire?
  • Is a company legally obligated to pay severance?
  • How can a manager or employer avoid legal problems when giving employees evaluations?
The Legal Side Of Firings And Layoffs 
  1. Melissa Omansky
  2. Does a written employment contract limit a company's right to fire an employee? 
  3. How can a company protect itself from lawsuits when firing workers? 
  4. What should a company consider before laying off workers? 
  5. Can older employees legally be forced to retire? 
Departing Employees And The Law 
  1. Melissa Omansky
  2. Is a business required to give references for every worker who leaves? 
  3. Is a company legally obligated to pay severance? 
  4. Are all departing employees entitled to unemployment compensation? 
  5. What can be done to protect a company from lawsuits by former employees? 
  6. Can I destroy an employee's payroll records once that employee quits or is fired? 
Human Resources Regulations 
  1. Melissa Omansky
  2. Does every company need an employee handbook? 
  3. How can a manager or employer avoid legal problems when giving employees evaluations? 
  4. What documents should be kept in an employee's personnel file? 

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