Nebraska Human Resources Manual
Knudsen, Berkheimer, Richardson & Endacott, LLP
Carly Bahramzad
About the firm
About the authors
Preface
Features of the HR Library
Chapter 01: Snapshot – An HR audit
Chapter 02: Compliance thresholds
Chapter 03: Recruiting and hiring
Chapter 04: Background checks
Chapter 05: Employee handbooks
Chapter 06: Noncompete agreements and trade secrets
Chapter 07: Wages and hours
Chapter 08: Child labor
Chapter 09: Internships
Chapter 10: Immigration
Chapter 11: Telecommuting
Chapter 12: Orientation, probationary periods and training
Chapter 13: Training supervisors
Chapter 14: Performance evaluations
Chapter 15: Independent contractors
Chapter 16: Privacy and technology in the workplace
Chapter 17: Working with the Internet
Chapter 18: Discrimination
Chapter 19: Workplace investigations
Chapter 20: Disabilities and reasonable accommodation
Chapter 21: Genetic information
Chapter 22: Employee discipline
Chapter 23: Termination
Chapter 24: Plant closings and mass layoffs
Chapter 25: Family and medical leave
Chapter 26: Military leave
Chapter 27: Workplace safety and health
Chapter 28: Smoking in the workplace
Chapter 29: Workplace violence
Chapter 30: Celebrating in the workplace
Chapter 31: Relationships in the workplace
Chapter 32: Benefits
Chapter 33: Healthcare reform
Chapter 34: Workers' compensation
Chapter 35: Unemployment insurance
Chapter 36: Healthcare continuation
Chapter 37: Health insurance portability
Chapter 38: Public employers
Chapter 39: Employment practices liability insurance
Chapter 40: Federal contractors and affirmative action
Appendix A: Recordkeeping requirements
Appendix B: Posting requirements
An Employer’s Guide to FMLA and ADA
Ford & Harrison LLP
Nancy Van der Veer Holt
About FordHarrison LLP
About the Author
Introduction
Snapshot - An HR Audit
Chapter 1: The Family and Medical Leave Act
Chapter 2: Key Definitions
Chapter 3: Employer Coverage and Employee Eligibility
Chapter 4: Reasons for Leave
Chapter 5: Serious Health Conditions
Chapter 6: Military Leave Under the FMLA
Chapter 7: Length of Leave
Chapter 8: Notice and Documentation - Employee Obligations and Employer Challenges
Chapter 9: Certifications Necessary for Leave
Chapter 10: Employer Notice and Documentation Requirements
Chapter 11: Employee Rights Under the FMLA
Chapter 12: Enforcement of the FMLA
Chapter 13: Amendments and Proposals
Chapter 14: Introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act
Chapter 15: The ADA Amendments Act
Chapter 16: Employers Covered
Chapter 17: "Disability" in Detail
Chapter 18: Reasonable Accommodation Under the ADA
Chapter 19: The Pregnancy Discrimination Act
Chapter 20: How the ADA Impacts Your Business
Chapter 21: Enforcement of the ADA
Appendix A: Leave and Other State Laws
Employee Benefits – An Employer's Guide
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
C. John Wentzell, Jr., Ellisa H. Culp, Eric D. Penkert, Jeanne E. Floyd, Thomas M. Christina, Vance E. Drawdy
About Ogletree Deakins
About the Authors
Preface
Chapter 1: Employee Benefits Law
Chapter 2: Life Insurance
Chapter 3: Health Benefit Plans
Chapter 4: Regulation of Group Health Plans
Chapter 5: Healthcare Reform
Chapter 6: Disability Plans
Chapter 7: Severance Plans
Chapter 8: Cafeteria Plans
Chapter 9: Retirement Plans
Chapter 10: Additional 401(k) Qualification Requirements
Chapter 11: Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation Plans
Chapter 12: Employee Communication Under ERISA
Chapter 13: Fiduciary Duties Under ERISA
Chapter 14: Other Fringe Benefits
Employment Verification: Immigration, Form I-9, and E-Verify
The Cavanagh Law Firm P.A.
David A. Selden, Heidi Nunn-Gilman, Jennifer L. Sellers, Julie A. Pace, Yijee Jeong
About the Cavanagh Law Firm PA
About the Editors
Chapter 01: Snapshot - An HR audit
Chapter 02: Immigration and employment
Chapter 03: Immigration visas
Chapter 04: Form I-9
Chapter 05: Tips to complete the Form I-9
Chapter 06: Conducting internal audits
Chapter 07: Expired documents and the I-9 form
Chapter08: Anti-discrimination
Chapter 09: Electronic completion and storage of Form I-9
Chapter 10: No-match letter and wage reporting compliance
Chapter 11: Additional Social Security number verification services
Chapter 12: Investigations
Chapter 13: IMAGE program
Chapter 14: Responding to visits and calls regarding immigration
Chapter 15: E-Verify
Chapter 16: E-Verify regulations for federal contractors and subcontractors
Chapter 17: Helpful steps to comply with E-Verify requirements
Chapter 18: Criminal enforcement and I-9 audits
Appendix A: Sample memorandum
Hiring, Firing and Discipline for Employers
Ford & Harrison LLP
Frank L. Day, Jr., Jessica Asbridge, Mollie K. Wildmann
About FordHarrison LLP
About the Editors
Editor's Foreward
Chapter 1: Snapshot - An HR Audit
Chapter 2: Pre-Employment Issues
Chapter 3: Pre-Employment Testing
Chapter 4: Interviews
Chapter 5: Background Checks
Chapter 6: The Employment Relationship
Chapter 7: New Hire Reporting
Chapter 8: Policy Manuals and Employee Handbooks
Chapter 9: Employee Personnel Files
Chapter 10: Employment Contracts
Chapter 11: Non-Compete Agreements and Trade Secrets
Chapter 12: Affirmative Action
Chapter 13: Discipline
Chapter 14: Termination
Chapter 15: Layoffs
Chapter 16: Employment Litigation
Chapter 17: Union Organizing Activity
Chapter 18: Social Media
Appendix A: Federal Recordkeeping Requirements
Appendix B: Posting Requirements
Wages and Hours – An Employer’s Guide
Squire Patton Boggs
Jill S. Kirila, Shennan Harris
Squire Patton Boggs
About the Authors
Chapter 01: Snapshot
Chapter 02: Overview
Chapter 03: Covered employers
Chapter 04: Workers not covered by federal law
Chapter 05: Leased or temporary employees
Chapter 06: White-collar exemptions
Chapter 07: Additional exemptions
Chapter 08: Minimum wage requirements - nonexempt employees
Chapter 09: Overtime compensation - nonexempt employees
Chapter 10: What counts as “wages” - nonexempt employees
Chapter 11: Determining work time - nonexempt employees
Chapter 12: Deductions from pay
Chapter 13: Recordkeeping requirements
Chapter 14: Enforcement
Chapter 15: Remote workers and telecommuting
Chapter 16: Posting requirements
Chapter 17: Employment of minors
Chapter 18: Equal pay
Chapter 19: Payment of wages
Chapter 20: Where to go for more information
Appendix A: State agencies
Appendix B: Wage and hour district offices
Workplace Safety and Health Compliance Manual
Fisher & Phillips LLP
Edwin G. Foulke, Jr.
About Fisher Phillips LLP
About the Author
Chapter 1: Snapshot - An HR Audit
Chapter 2: Introduction
Chapter 3: Duties and Responsibilities
Chapter 4: Employer's General Duty
Chapter 5: Recordkeeping Requirements
Chapter 6: Safety Incentive Programs
Chapter 7: Significant Standards
Chapter 8: Inspections
Chapter 9: Citations and Penalties
Chapter 10: Settling Citations
Chapter 11: Procedural and Affirmative Defenses
Chapter 12: Criminal Penalties
Chapter 13: Developing a Comprehensive Health and Safety Program
Chapter 14: Whistleblower Protection
Chapter 15: Emergency Response and Preparedness
Appendix A: Required Postings
Appendix B: Forms for Recording Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
Appendix C: Partially Exempt Industries from OSHA Recordkeeping Requirements
Appendix D: Safety Checklist
Appendix E: State Plan Review Commissions/Boards
Appendix F: State Plan Notice of Contest Timeline
Appendix G: Emergency Action Plan Checklist
Appendix H: Safety Strategies
Appendix I: Model Written Lockout/Tagout Program
Appendix J: National, Regional, Local and Special Emphasis Inspection Programs
Appendix K: OSHA Injury and Illness Recordability Worksheet
Appendix L: Handling Violence in the Workplace
Appendix M: OSHA Increases Focus on Safety for Temporary Employees
Appendix N: OSHA Fact Sheet
Forms and Policies
WH-384 Certification of Qualifying Exigency
WH-385 Certification for Serious Injury or Illness of a Current Servicemember The Family and Medical Leave Act Poster (English)
The Family and Medical Leave Act Poster (Spanish)
WH-381 Notice of Eligibility and Rights & Responsibilities
WH-382 Designation Notice WH-380-E Certification of Health Care Provider for Employee's Serious Health Condition
WH-380-F Certification of Health Care Provider for Family Member's Serious Health Condition I-9 Form (2017 -2019)
I-9 Form Instructions (2017 - 2019) No-Match Checklist I-9 Form (2017 - 2019)
I-9 Form Instructions (2017 - 2019)
Immigration Compliance and Acknowledgment Form Company Use Job Description
Sample Job Questionairre Employer-Telecommuter Written Agreement Checklist Reasonable Accommodation Request Form (Option 1)
Reasonable Accommodation Request Form (Option 2)
Reasonable Accommodation Request Form (Option 3)
Reasonable Accommodation Request Form (Option 4)
Response to Request for Accommodation Application for At-Will Employment (Option 1)
Application for At-Will Employment (Option 2)
Application for At-Will Employment (Option 3)
Application for At-Will Employment (Option 4)
Employee Emergency Contact Form
Employment Interview Form (Option 1)
Employment Interview Form (Option 2)
Interview Checklist
Invitation to Self-Identify
Job Description Form
Payroll Direct Deposit Form
Supplemental Form - Driving History
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability Adverse Employment Action Letter (Option 1)
Adverse Employment Action Letter (Option 2)
Background Research Release
Consumer Report Disclosure and Authorization Form
Educational Reference
Employee's Former Employer Contact Release
Employment Reference
FCRA Disclosure (For Checks Involving Personal Interviews)
FCRA Disclosure (For Checks Not Involving Personal Interviews)
Model FCRA Pre-Use Letter
Reference Inquiry
Reference Release Form
Summary of Your Rights Under the FCRA Acknowledgment of Receipt of Handbook Policy
AIDS Policy
Anti-Bullying Policy
Anti-Harassment Policy
Appropriate Use of Technology Policy
Attendance Policy (Option 1)
Attendance Policy (Option 2)
Bereavement Leave Policy
Birthdays Policy
Breakroom Policy
Compensation Review Policy
Complaint Policy
Complaint Procedure Policy (Option 1)
Complaint Procedure Policy (Option 2)
Confidential Information Policy
Confidentiality Policy (Option 1)
Confidentiality Policy (Option 2)
Conflicts of Interests Policy
Continuing Education Policy
Dress Code Policy
Drug-Free Workplace (Government Contractors)
Electronic Device-Driving Policy
Email Policy
Employee Acknowledgment and Consent (Technology Use)
Employee Suggestions Policy
Employment of Relatives Policy
Employment Status Policy
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Examination of Records Policy
Family and Medical Leave Policy
Family and Medical Leave Policy (for Employers not Covered by the FMLA)
General Rules and Regulations Policy
Holiday Policy
Hours of Work Policy (Option 1)
Hours of Work Policy (Option 2)
Information Security Policy
Injury Prevention Program
Inspection of Property Policy
Internships Policy
Introduction to Handbook Policy
Jury Duty Policy
Layoff Policy
Long-term Disability Plan Policy
Love Contract Policy
Message and Document Creation and Retention Policy
Military Leave Policy
Monitoring Policy (Non-Routine Monitoring)
Monitoring Policy (Routine Monitoring)
Natural Disaster Policy
Nebraska Adoptive Parent Leave Policy
Non-Fraternization Policy
Nursing Mothers' Policy
Orientation Policy
Overtime Policy
Ownership of Information, Data, and Software Policy
Paid Time Off (PTO) Policy
Payroll Advances Policy
Performance Review Policy
Personal Conduct Policy
Personal Days Policy
Personal Leaves of Absence Policy
Personal Use of Company Property Policy
Personal Use of Technology Policy
Political Speech Policy
Promotions and Transfers Policy
Reference Request Policy
Relationship Notice Policy
Remote Access Policy
Retirement and 401(k) Policy
Safety and Health Hazard Reporting Procedures (Option 1)
Safety and Health Hazard Reporting Procedures (Option 2)
Safety and Health Policy (Option 1)
Safety and Health Policy (Option 2)
Safety and Health Policy (Option 3)
Short-term Disability Plan Policy
Sick Days Policy
Smoking Policy
Social Networking Policy
Solicitation-Distribution Policy
Substance Abuse Policy
Telephone Usage Policy
Termination Policy
Timekeeping Requirements Policy
Union-Free Policy
Vacation Policy
Voicemail Policy
Voting Leave Policy
Weapons Policy
Weather-Business Closing Policy
Workers' Compensation Insurance Policy
Workplace Violence Policy
Workplace Violence Prevention Policy Managers Performance Appraisal
Performance Appraisal
Performance Appraisal Summary
Performance Evaluation
Self-Peer Performance Evaluation Form Discipline Documentation Form
Sample First-Step Warning
Sample Second-Step Warning
Sample Third-Step Warning COBRA Termination Report
Employee Exit Interview Form
Employee's Application for Continuation of Coverage Under COBRA
Employee Separation Clearance Checklist
Exit Checklist
Exit Interview Form
Separation Summary Form Physician's Release to Return to Work
Physician's Statement Regarding Leave
Request for Leave of Absence (Non-FMLA)
Request Form for FMLA Leave
Request Form for Non-FMLA Leave Request for Military Leave
WH-380-E Certification of Health Care Provider for Employee's Serious Health Condition
WH-380-F Certification of Health Care Provider for Family Member's Serious Health Condition
WH-381 Notice of Eligibility and Rights & Responsibilities
WH-382 Designation Notice
WH-384 Certification of Qualifying Exigency
WH-385 Certification for Serious Injury or Illness of a Current Servicemember
WH-385-V Certification for Serious Injury and Illness of a Veteran for Military Caregiver Leave Sample Employee Security Survey
Sample Incident Report Form
Workplace Violence Prevention Program Form Beneficiary Designation Form
Designation of Beneficiary First Report Form Sample Notice Letter for Death of a Covered Employee
Sample Notice Letter for Terminated Employees Certificate of Group Health Plan Coverage
Statement of HIPAA Portability Rights Employment Confidentiality Agreement OSHA Poster - Job Safety, It's the Law OSHA Form 300A - Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses
OSHA Form 300 - Forms for Recording Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses Model Written Lockout-Tag Out Program
