People who provide city services are critical to community success. Find successful human resources practices, how to recruit and select the best qualified applicants and how to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
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Review in detail how to find the best qualified applicants while complying with all applicable laws.
Testing employees for drug and alcohol use under Minnesota law and required testing under federal Department of Transportation regulations.
Understand the risks and rewards of establishing a probationary period for employees in your city.
Find considerations in determining whether a worker you hire should be treated as an employee or an independent contractor.
Get answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) on what cities need to know regarding Minnesota's new law on adult-use cannabis.
Get answers to frequently asked questions (FAQs) about a new law requiring mandatory reporting by youth recreation program employees who…
Learn successful human resources practices and find brief introductions to applicable state and federal laws.
Learn appropriate ways for the city to access the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) criminal history information database.
Learn the steps to take in hiring a city manager or administrator.
Learn about the state law requiring cities to award preference to veterans for most employment positions.
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[FREE COURSE] This course designed specifically for small cities provides an overview and recruitment tips for seasonal hiring.