Business Resources
Human Resources
Sample Employee Handbooks
A list of online handbooks, mostly from universities.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Homepage
Education, training information and safety standards for the workplace.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliane Guide for Small Businesses
ADA Compliance Guide for Small Businesses from the Department of Justice.
CCH Inc. Research Network
Human resource and employment law site.
Equal Opportunity Commission
World at Work
Information central includes reports on attracting and retaining empoyees, outsourcing and workplace motivation. Membership required.
IRS Guide
Guide to filing taxes for small business owners and employees.
The Pros and Cons of Independent Contractors
Should you hire an independent contractor? This article explains the benefits and disadvantages.
Workforce Mangement
Workforce Management analyzes the human resources trends and provides the tools that drive business results. The site contains links to a variety of articles that are updated monthly. A subscription is required to view some articles.
WorkForce Occupation Explorer
The best site for finding accurate salary information for Washington State including counties. descriptions of occupations are also available.
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) System
The Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) System is used by the U.S. Department of Labor (Bureau of Labor statistics) for defining occupations. This site links to descriptions of the defined occupations. This is an excellent resource for defining positions within a business.
Health Savings Accounts explanation by U.S. Treasury
Guide to Health Insurance
Allows you to enter in generic business information to find out about health insurance options.
Sample Job Description Form
A sample job description form.
Dept. of Labor and Industry (L&I)
L & I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety, health and security of Washington's nearly two million workers. The agency provides labor laws and regulations, helps employers meet safety and health standards, inspects workplaces, and administrates the state's worker' compensation system.
Washington State Workplace Rights
Employment Security Department
Offers a variety of services for businesses, including information on unemployment insurance taxes, locating workers with current wage rates, posting new job openings, and reporting new hires.
IRA Calculator
Calculate your IRA earnings and determine which type of IRA is right for you.