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A Small Business Owner's Blueprint to Building a Fortress of Fairness – Part II
In part two of this blog post series, CPR provides small business owners a blueprint for preventing and avoiding discrimination claims offering a seven-point discrimination protection plan.
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A Small Business Owner's Blueprint to Building a Fortress of Fairness – Part I
In part one of this blog post series, CPR provides small business owners a blueprint for preventing and avoiding discrimination claims offering a seven-point discrimination protection plan.
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Don't Make These 5 Small Business HR Mistakes in 2025
CPR provides the 5 mistakes that small businesses should refrain from taking into the new year as they assess their HR procedures and practices.
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Handling Employee Off-Duty Conduct Without Legal Backlash in Your Small Business
CPR provides guidance to small businesses on how to handle employee off-duty conduct without getting into legal trouble.
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10 Handbook Mistakes That Could Land Your Small Business in Hot Water – Part I
CPR educates small businesses on the first five mistakes to avoid when developing an employee handbook in Part I of this blog series.
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Top 4 HR Trainings to Transform Your Small Business from Liability to Asset
CPR shares the top types of HR training small businesses should prioritize in their workplace to avoid legal pitfalls and maintain a well trained workforce.
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The High-Stakes Gamble of Withholding Employee Pay for Unreturned Company Property
In this blog post, CPR explains why withholding an employee's pay for unreturned company property is not a great idea due to the legal ramifications.
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What Small Business Owners Need to Know about Employment Laws
In this blog post, CPR provides small business owners with what they need to know about employment laws and how to protect their business.
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Top 6 Ways to Prevent Disciplinary Issues in Your Small Business
In this blog post, CPR provides small business owners with 6 ways to prevent disciplinary issues.
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Textual Harassment in the Workplace: Best Practices for Small Business Owners – Part II
In Part II of this blog post series, CPR shares with startup and small business owners the best practices to avoid textual harassment.
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Textual Harassment in the Workplace: Risks for Small Business Owners – Part I
In Part I of this blog post series, CPR shares with startup and small business owners the risks of textual harassment.
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The Top 5 Reasons Why HR is a Game-Changer for Small Businesses
CPR provides the top 5 reasons why having an HR professional or consultant is crucial for small businesses.