2010 Georgia Human Resources Library
There were many changes to the employment law landscape last year, but unless you have a live feed to lawmakers, it’s impossible to find all the information in one place.  You could spend hours searching the Internet for answers, but your time is too valuable.

We can make your job easier. Everything you need is contained in the Georgia HR Library. With all of the essential information in one place, you'll be equipped with the tools you need to navigate through the hidden pitfalls and traps that await employers. And because these helpful “how to” manuals were written by attorneys at Troutman Sanders LLP, Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP, and Holland & Knight LLP, you’ll know they are credible, authoritative, and – best of all – Georgia specific.

Georgia Human Resources Manual
Print version: $120/$150 (GA Chamber member/non-member)
Digital version only: $96/$120 (GA Chamber member/non-member)
Authored by: Troutman Sanders LLP
The Georgia Human Resources Manual is an HR Manager’s dream come true, covering everything from pre-hire through post-termination. Written in plain-English, you'll find chapters on recruiting and hiring, employee handbooks, wages and hours, performance evaluations, discrimination, and MORE! Purchase of this manual includes a FREE digital download, which allows you to search the entire book on your computer.

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Model Policies and Forms for Georgia Employers
Print version: $120/$150 (GA Chamber member/non-member)
Digital version only: $96/$120 (GA Chamber member/non-member)
Authored by: Sutherland Asbill & Brennan LLP
Model Policies and Forms for Georgia Employers is 408 pages of forms, checklists, sample policies, and author commentary so you know the difference between what is optional and what is legally essential. In particular, it helps you create a policy handbook, a key piece of the puzzle in conveying your expectations to your employees. In the manual, you'll find both required and recommended policy samples so creating your own comprehensive handbook will be a snap. The free digital download includes copies of the sample policies in Word format so you can easily personalize them to fit your company's specific needs. The manual also includes the required forms you need to complete paperwork, such as the new 1-9 and W-4 forms.

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Hiring, Firing and Discipline for Georgia Employers
Print version: $64/$80 (GA Chamber member/non-member)
Digital version only: $51.20/$64 (GA Chamber member/non-member)
Authored by: Holland & Knight LLP
This book is designed to help you avoid the many pitfalls that await employers in three of the most treacherous areas of the employment cycle: hiring, firing and discipline. Get an in-depth look at the do's and don'ts and find the answers you need! In addition to the laws you must comply with, you'll also find key tips that will help you manage your employees on a day-to-day basis. Includes chapters on: pre-employment issues, background checks, new hire reporting, employment contracts, interviews, layoffs and MORE!

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Wages and Hours – An Employer's Guide
Print version: $48/$60 (GA Chamber member/non-member)
Authored by: Squire Sanders and Dempsey LLP
The Department of Labor estimates that nearly 70% of employers are in violation of the Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA). With fines and penalties, small errors in wage and hour administration can snowball quickly into embarrassing and expensive situations for your company. Wages and Hours – An Employer’s Guide is written in plain English and includes a detailed table of content and easy-to-use indexes, so you’ll quickly find the information you need to make a decision. Includes chapters on: covered employers, deductions from pay, determining work time, overtime compensation, Equal Pay Act, FLSA recordkeeping requirements, exemptions, and more!

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Employment Verification – An Employer’s Guide to Immigration, I-9, and E-Verify
Print version: $48/$60 (GA Chamber member/non-member)
Authored by: Ballard Spahr LLP
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) imposes harsh penalties on employers for hiring aliens without proper work authorization and for failing to verify employment authorization for all employees. Enforcement of these immigration laws has never been greater and this appears to be part of the trend to increase worksite enforcement. But with our informative, plain-English guide, you’ll have all the information you need to stay in compliance and out of trouble, saving you money and headaches. Includes chapters on: Immigration Reform and Control Act, No-match letter, Form I-9, How to respond to visits and calls concerning immigration, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement,  Immigration visas, and more!

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Employee Benefits – An Employer’s Guide
Print version: $48/$60 (GA Chamber member/non-member)
Authored by: Ogletree Deakins LLP
This resource fills the gap between the thick legal tomes spouting specialized terminology unique to employee benefits laws and the brief pamphlets that are too general or basic to be of any help. Start with the opening chapter that covers basic information on employee benefits and then move on to the chapters devoted to particular types of common benefit arrangements. Includes chapters on: Employee benefits law, Life insurance, Health benefit plans, Disability plans, Retirement plans, 401(k) qualifications, and more!

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A Guide to FMLA and ADA
Print version: $48/$60 (GA Chamber member/non-member)
Authored by: Ford & Harrison LLP
The first changes to the ADA in fifteen years went into effect last year and more have been made since then. Are you up to date? Violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act can have serious implications for business owners if not handled appropriately. This guide breaks apart these two topics so you understand who qualifies, reasons for leave, reasonable accommodation, length of leave, notifications and documentation, enforcement, and much MORE! Because these laws are so complex, we’ve written this manual without perplexing legal jargon; everyone can use this authoritative guide.

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The Harris Official Georgia Manufacturers Directory and the Harris Official Georgia Services Directory can give you the competitive edge. They are ‘easy-to use" print directories with cross referenced sections that assure precise and accurate prospecting in the state of Georgia.

The directories feature five main sections to make your search easier:

Geographic
Allows the user to target areas of maximum customer concentration by city and/or county in alpha sequence. The listings feature in-depth corporate and product data
such as:
• Company Name 
• Mail and Physical Address
• Phone, Fax & Toll Free Numbers 
• Contact Names 
• Employment 
• Year Established 
• Foreign Trade 
• Ownership 
• Square Footage 
• URL Address 
• Estimated Sales 
• SIC Codes 
• Product Description 
• Headquarters Information

Alphabetic
Allows the user to quickly locate a prospect with an alphabetic listing of all the companies. New companies are flagged. Listings include: 
• Company Name 
• Complete address and phone number. 
• Includes a geographic cross-reference number for quick assess to detailed information.

Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)
Allows the user to pin-point prospects by 4-digit SIC. Listings include: 
• Company Name 
• City 
• Employment Range Code 
• Phone number 
• Geographic cross-reference number

Product/Services
Allows the user to identify prospects by thousands of product or service categories. Listings include: 
• Company Name 
• City 
• Employment Range Code 
• Phone number 
• Geographic cross-reference number

Statistical Summaries
Aids in analyzing your market and strategically managing your territories. Four tables identify the concentration of manufacturers and employment by county and SIC code.

The enhanced front section features user aids such as: 
• Explanatory Notes for compilation and update policies and procedures. 
• Guide to the sections with sample and callouts for specific data elements.

Also available on CD-ROM - Just like the book, only FASTER!

The Georgia All Business Selectory®Online is updated monthly and allows the user to find new customers and grow their sales by building targeted lists, profiling existing customers and finding hidden sales opportunities. Selectory offers unlimited searching, viewing and printing of detailed, company profiles with contact information.

Databases available for all states including customized products.

For more infomation or to order, e-mail your name, company, phone number and e-mail to Communications(at)gachamber.com and a representative will respond to you shortly.