Employer Resources
The following list is designed to help you evaluate whether there are any legal or other requirements associated with bringing an employee, independent contractor or intern into your business. While this list highlights some of the major considerations, it is by no means comprehensive and therefore we suggest you consult your team of advisors when doing your analysis. **Nothing stated below should be construed as legal or tax advice. If you have any additional tips or issues you'd like to be addressed, please email us at feedback@urbaninterns.com with the subject line "Employer Resources."
Wage Information:
Minimum wage is $7.25 / hour (can vary by state). Please see http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/flsa/ for more detail on definitions, overtime, etc.
Contractors
Employee vs. independent contractor:
http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=99921,00.html
Issuing a 1099
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/503385/when_do_i_have_to_issue_...
Insurance
Insurance considerations: http://www.insure.com/articles/healthinsurancefaq/employers.html
Get quotes on insurance: http://www.resourcenation.com/business/health-and-dental-insurance
Workplace Topics
Creating an employee handbook: http://www.smallbusinessnotes.com/operating/hr/employeehandbook.html
Employment Agreements
Sample Employment Agreements: http://smallbusiness.findlaw.com/employment-employer/employment-employer....
Independent Contractor Agreements: http://www.inc.com/tools/2000/12/21529.html (free login required)
Payroll
www.adp.com
www.paychex.com
Hiring & Managing Best Practices
How to Write an Effective Job Post: http://urbaninterns.blogspot.com/2009/09/writing-effective-job-descripti...
Interviewing Tips: http://humanresources.about.com/od/interviewing/a/one_stop.htm
Going Beyond the Interview: http://www.womenentrepreneur.com/2010/01/hiring-dont-stop-at-the-intervi...
Effective Staffing Solutions: http://www.startupnation.com/articles/9421/1/effective-staffing-solution...
Outsourcing Your To-Do List: http://nyreport.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=Feature.showFeature&FeatureID=878
More Tips: http://www.inc.com/articles/2009/03/part-timers.html
Virtual Internships
The Basics on Virtual Internships: http://urbaninterns.blogspot.com/2009/10/employer-report-virtual-interns...
Selecting a Virtual Intern: http://urbaninterns.blogspot.com/2009/10/employer-report-cnncom-on-urban...
Managing a Virtual Intern: http://urbaninterns.blogspot.com/2009/10/employer-report-part-three-in-o...