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2022 Safety and Loss Control Workshops
March-April — Various Locations| Learn about issues that impact your work — and discover new ideas — this spring!
Resources
HR Reference Manual Chapter 2: Hiring
HR ChaptersReview in detail how to find the best qualified applicants while complying with all applicable laws.
Published Jan 19, 2022.
City Career Advantage Portal
Ideas and resources to help your city to attract and retain talent.
Drug and Alcohol Testing Toolkit for the City Workplace
Informational MemoTesting employees for drug and alcohol use under Minnesota law and required testing under federal Department of Transportation regulations.
Published Dec 6, 2021.
HR Reference Manual Chapter 1: City Employment Basics
HR ChaptersLearn successful human resources practices and find brief introductions to applicable state and federal laws.
Published Sep 28, 2021.
Physical Ability Tests for City Employees
Informational MemoFind out legal and practical issues when cities use a physical ability test to make any type of employment decision.
Published May 25, 2021.
Background Checks: The ABC’s of BCA Data
Informational MemoLearn appropriate ways for the city to access the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) criminal history information database.
Published Mar 2, 2021.
Employee Probationary Periods
Informational MemoUnderstand the risks and rewards of establishing a probationary period for employees in your city.
Published Feb 23, 2021.
Police Department Management and Liability Issues
Informational MemoUnderstand special management challenges for city police department personnel.
Published Oct 28, 2020.
Employee or Independent Contractor
Informational MemoFind considerations in determining whether a worker you hire should be treated as an employee or an independent contractor.
Published Sep 29, 2020.
Hiring a City Manager or Administrator Toolkit
Informational MemoLearn the steps to take in hiring a city manager or administrator.
Published Sep 19, 2020.