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The HR Support Center provides access to exclusive, industry-leading HR tools and resources, for just a few dollars a month. From employee handbooks, job descriptions and other commonly used HR documents, to up-to-the-minute law alerts, easy-to-understand state and federal law libraries, and unique training videos, the HR Support Center will help you effectively manage your HR compliance and employee relations needs.

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HR SUPPORT CENTER

A comprehensive suite of online tools and resources to help manage your HR compliance and employee relationship issues.

THE HR SUPPORT CENTER

Our cloud-based solution is available 24/7, and the exclusive contents created in-house by our team of certified HR Pros. Features include:

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CUSTOMIZABLE EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK TEMPLATE

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WIDE RANGE OF JOB DESCRIPTIONS

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QUICK GUIDES AND CHECKLISTS ON COMMON HR TOPICS, INCLUDING HEALTH CARE REFORM AND TERMINATION

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EXTENSIVE, EASY-TO-UNDERSTAND FEDERAL AND STATE LAW LIBRARIES

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EXCLUSIVE TRAINING ON-DEMAND VIDEOS

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CUSTOM-BUILT HR PODCASTS

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3-MINUTE HR AUDIT TO HELP QUICKLY IDENTIFY HR COMPLIANCE GAPS

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WEEKLY HR SNAPSHOT EMAILS FEATURING A Q&A ON TRENDING HR TOPICS

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CUSTOM EMPLOYEE HANDBOOKS

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UP-TO-THE-MINUTE SUPPORT TICKET TRACKER

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CUSTOM JOB DESCRIPTIONS AND HR DOCUMENTS

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FREE QUARTERLY HARASSMENT PREVENTION TRAINING

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How Does The Employer Credit For Family and Medical Leave Work for Shakopee Small Businesses?

Quick Answer: The employer credit for family and medical leave provides small businesses a federal tax credit worth 12.5% to 25% of qualified leave costs. In 2026, you can claim this credit on actual wages paid during FMLA leave or on commercial insurance...

How To Hire An Intern For The Summer For Your Shakopee Business

Key TakeawaysPaid summer interns must be classified as W-2 temporary employees rather than 1099 independent contractors because they operate under your direct supervision. To legally hire an unpaid intern, your program must pass the strict DOL "Primary...

Why Tariff Refund Claims Get Delayed for Shakopee Small Business Owners

*This guidance is based on CBP’s April 2026 CAPE/IEEPA refund guidance, current ACH refund enrollment rules, and general federal tax recovery principles as of May 15, 2026. Your facts may require coordination with your customs broker, trade counsel, and tax...

How To File A Tariff Refund Claim for Your Shakopee Business

Key TakeawaysAs of April 20, 2026, the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) tool is the exclusive electronic system for reclaiming IEEPA tariff duty payments. Importers must have an active ACE Secure Data Portal account and an authorized...

Does the Tariff Refund Process Apply to My Shakopee Business?

Key TakeawaysOnly the Importer of Record (IOR) or an authorized customs broker can claim a refund. If a carrier like UPS or FedEx is the IOR, you must coordinate with them rather than filing directly with the CBP. Refunds are exclusively for IEEPA-related tariffs...

The 2026 Business Mileage Rate vs The Standard Expense Method For Your Shakopee Business Vehicles

Key TakeawaysThe IRS business rate for 2026 is 72.5 cents per mile, a 2.5-cent increase from the previous year. To keep your options open, you must choose the standard mileage method in the first year your vehicle is used for business. If you start with actual...

Common Bookkeeping Mistakes That Make Tax Filing Harder For Shakopee Business Owners

Key Takeaways Missing documentation shifts the burden of proof to you. Without a receipt or digital log, the IRS can legally disallow business deductions, resulting in higher taxable income and unexpected penalties.Commingling personal and business funds is a...

Remote vs In Person Work Setup for Shakopee Employers

Key TakeawaysRemote work can lower overhead, expand your hiring pool, and improve flexibility. But it can also create multi-state tax and payroll compliance issues. In-person work can improve training, supervision, and team cohesion, but it often comes with...

How Long Can Employers Keep Employee Records? A Record Retention Guide for Shakopee Small Business Owners

Key TakeawaysHow long you keep a document depends on what it is, which law applies, and sometimes your state’s rules as well. A practical baseline is to keep general personnel records for at least two years, payroll tax records at least four years, benefits...

Customer Relationship Management Tools List For Shakopee Small Business Owners

Key TakeawaysA CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tool centralizes leads, customer communication, and deal tracking in one platform. Most small businesses need a CRM when manual tracking leads to missed follow-ups or a lack of visibility into sales...

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