US HR Starter Kit — 5 Essential Templates for Small Businesses (2026)

The 5 HR documents every US small business needs, built on the federal baseline, with the compliance deadlines spelled out. Offer Letter; at-will language done right, FLSA classification, offer conditions Interview Guide; research-backed structured interviewing with a question bank, scoring sheet, and the questions you legally cannot ask (EEOC, ADA, salary history bans) Onboarding Checklist; I-9 (3 business days), W-4, new hire reporting (20 days), ACA notice (14 days), E-Verify, first-90-days plan Performance Improvement Plan; measurable goals, check-in schedule, at-will safe language Termination Checklist; final pay state warnings, COBRA, ADEA/OWBPA release timelines, WARN Editable Word files. Instant download, fill in the marked fields and adapt to your company.Note: US employment law varies by state, the templates flag where to verify your state's rules. Not legal advice.

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