Title: Reading
Course: SLF 125 Business Planning and Startup > Section: SLF 125 Business Planning and Startup

Reading

Hiring an Employee or a Contractor
Hiring an Employee or a Contractor

From the U.S. Small Business Administration website, read the following five articles. Take notes on the information that applies to your business plan.
- Hire Your First Employee

Will you need to hire employees?
Which steps outlined for federal and state regulations will you need to follow?
- Hire a Contractor or an Employee

What is the difference between a contractor and an employee as it affects your business?
Which category of worker will best fit your business plan?

- Pre-Employment Background Checks

Which background information will you check before hiring someone for your business?
What resistrictions are there for accessing information about candidates?
- Required Employee Benefits

Which benefits are required by law?
Are there optional benefits you will provide to employees?
- Writing Effective Job Descriptions

What is the purpose of job descriptions?
Note the tips on what to include in a job description to use in this unit's assignment.