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Table of Contents for the HR Reference Manual

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Chapter 1: Hiring
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Individual sections of Chapter 1:
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  1. Appointing Authority & Type of Government
  2. Applicable State & Federal Laws
  3. Procedural Considerations
  4. Recruitment Process
  5. Veterans Preference
  6. Interviewing
  7. Testing & Examinations
  8. Background Checks & Bonding
  9. Job Offers
  10. Contracts & Agreements
  11. Orientation
  12. Employment Status
  13. Employment of Minors
  14. Promotions
  15. Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 2: Separation from Employment
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  1. Applicable State & Federal Law
  2. Resignation
  3. Discipline & Termination
  4. Union Issues
  5. Retirement
  6. Veterans Preference
  7. Separation Checklists
  8. Reference Checks & Release of Information
  9. Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 3: Personnel Policies
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  1. General Guidelines
  2. Applicable State and Federal Law
  3. Purpose
  4. Application
  5. Definitions
  6. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA)
  7. Recruitment and Selection
  8. Compensation
  9. Holidays and Leave
  10. Performance Evaluation
  11. Length of Service Programs
  12. Benefits
  13. Discipline
  14. Separation from Employment
  15. Other Policies
  16. Frequently Asked Questions

Chapter 4: Compensation & Benefits
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  1. Applicable State & Federal Law
  2. Salary & Wages
  3. Leave, Benefits & Time Off
  4. Other Employee Benefits, Events & Programs
  5. Employee Benefits
  6. Benefits Eligibility & Contribution
  7. Continuation of Benefits
  8. Frequently Asked Questions
 

 

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