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Human Resource Management: A Primer

Posted by: Robert Avsec, Executive Fire Officer June 18, 2012 0

In this white paper, you’ll find quick to locate and easy to use information to help you manage some of the more basic human resources issues for your Fire and EMS agency. Topics covered include:

Hiring Process
Personnel Management Records
The Performance Evaluation Script
Performance Correction Notice
Reasonable Cause for Drug/Alcohol Testing Checklist
Exit Interview Form (Voluntary Separation)
Federal Laws
- Wages & Hours
- Workplace Safety & Health
- Employee Benefit Security
- Unions & Their Members
- Employee Protection
- Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
- Garnishment of Wages
- The Family and Medical Leave Act
- Veterans’ Preference
- Advisories
- Posters
Lessons Learned — Discipline and Discharge

Download: Human Resource Management Primer

About Robert Avsec, Executive Fire Officer

Battalion Chief (Ret.) Robert Avsec served with the men and women of the Chesterfield County (VA) Fire and EMS Department for 26 years. He’s now using his acquired knowledge, skills, and experiences as a freelance writer for FireRescue1.com and as the “blogger in chief” for this blog. Chief Avsec makes his home in Cross Lanes, WV. Contact him via e-mail, [email protected].

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