Entrepreneurs are expected to wear a large number of hats at once. It only makes sense that one of those hats would be Human Resources, especially if the company you run is a smaller one. Unfortunately, most entrepreneurs do not have any experience working with staff, contractors or employees, so creating forms or using forms that fulfill Human Resources requirements may be lacking or non-existent.
Other entrepreneurs with a bit more experience managing employees still may not have the time to create their own in-house forms from scratch - which is where this list of free Human Resources forms comes in. Tweaking or using these free Human Resources forms will allow you to create a specialized form exactly for the purposes you require, while giving you a reminder as to what needs covering in most HR situations. Just make sure that if you use any of these forms and expect them to be legally binding, have them checked out by your lawyer first.
Free Human Resources Forms for Disciplinary Action, Discharge or Termination
- Disciplinary Notice
- Disciplinary Warning
- Employee Settlement and Release Agreement
- Exit Interview
- Record of Disciplinary Action [word]
- Separation Notice [pdf]
- Termination Meeting Checklist
Free Human Resources Forms for Health and Safety
- Checklist of Health Issues to Review for Insurance Purposes
- Consent for Drug or Alcohol Testing
- Employee Sick Leave Policy
- Hazard Communication Forms
- Health Insurance Opt-Out
- Illness or Injury Report [pdf]
Free Human Resources Forms for the Hiring Process
- Acknowledgment of Application Letter
- Affirmative Action
- Applicant Information Release
- Consulting Application
- Differences Between Employees and Independent Contractors
- Driving Record Check
- Employment Application [word]
- Employment Contract [word]
- Fair Credit Disclosure Act Notice
- Independent Contractor's Agreement [word]
- Interview Checklist
- Interview Evaluation Form [pdf]
- Job Description [word]
- Job Descriptions (over 30 different job titles are listed here with examples)
- Offer Letter
- Reference Check - Education
- Reference Check - Telephone [pdf]
- Reference Check - Personal [pdf]
- Reference Check - Sample Letter to Former Employer
- Reference Release - for employees moving on
- Rejection Letter
- Telecommuting Checklist
- Temp Agency Checklist
Free Human Resources Forms for Job Descriptions and Performance
- Employee Self Evaluation [word]
- Flexible Work Arrangements
- Job Analysis Questionnaire
- Job Description
- Job Requirements Checklist
- Performance Evaluation [word]
- Performance Feedback Form
- Position Reclassification
Free Human Resources Forms for Payroll
Free Human Resources Forms for Time and Attendance
- Attendance Record - Monthly [word]
- Daily Time Sheet [word]
- Leave of Absence
Free Human Resources Forms for Training
- Employee Handbook [word]
- Employee Handbook Receipt [word]
- Training Chart [word]
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