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Just when you think you have got the whole management thing down-your employees are getting the job done, your projects are on schedule and below budget-comes word that you need to double as an HR expert. In a workplace landscape that grows more legal-minded every day, your company has got to protect itself from the repercussions of poor decisions, inconsistent policy, and just plain ignorance. The necessity is particularly urgent for small business owners and managers in smaller companies without full human resources operations. But even if the company does have a human resources department, its incumbent upon you as a manager to know how laws and regulations, rights and responsibilities, and new developments affect how you do your daily work. The good news is, The Manager's guide to HR gives you detailed information to help you through the challenges of: Hiring and firing legally Training effectively Paying fairly Protecting yourself and your employees And documenting it all thoroughly, accurately, and consistently. You'll get invaluable insight into how to handle COBRA issues, disability, sexual and other harassment issues, benefits administration, workplace violence issues, conflict resolution, privacy, records retention, disciplinary matters, and much more. Written by human resources expert and veteran attorney Max Muller, The Manager's Guide to HR provides no-nonsense information with a refreshing absence of jargon.