Hiring

Review in detail how to find the best qualified applicants while complying with all applicable laws.

Learn about the state law requiring cities to award preference to veterans for most employment positions.

Learn appropriate ways for the city to access the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) criminal history information database.

Learn successful human resources practices and find brief introductions to applicable state and federal laws.

Learn the steps to take in hiring a city manager or administrator.

Get answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) on what cities need to know regarding federal executive orders and actions.

Understand special management challenges for city police department personnel.

Testing employees for drug and alcohol use under Minnesota law and required testing under federal Department of Transportation regulations.

Understand the risks and rewards of establishing a probationary period for employees in your city.

Find considerations in determining whether a worker you hire should be treated as an employee or an independent contractor.