Employer Tools

Employer Tools

Practical tools, templates, and calculators designed for employers who don't have large HR departments.

Compliance Tools

Self-assessment tools and checklists to verify compliance with key regulations.

FLSA Classification Checklist

Assess whether positions are correctly classified as exempt or non-exempt.

I-9 Audit Worksheet

Systematic review of I-9 forms for completeness and accuracy.

FMLA Eligibility Calculator

Determine whether an employee meets FMLA eligibility requirements.

ACA Status Determination Tool

Calculate full-time equivalent employees and ALE status.

Record Retention Schedule

Reference guide for federal record-keeping requirements and timelines.

Posting Requirements Checklist

Verify you have all required federal and state workplace postings.

HR Templates

Customizable templates for common HR processes and documentation.

Employee Handbook Template

Comprehensive template covering essential handbook sections.

Offer Letter Template

Professional offer letter with appropriate at-will language.

Performance Review Form

Structured performance evaluation form with goal-setting sections.

Disciplinary Action Form

Documentation template for progressive discipline steps.

Exit Interview Questionnaire

Structured questions to gather useful feedback from departing employees.

Job Description Template

Framework for creating clear, compliant job descriptions.

Operational Guides

Step-by-step guides for key employer processes and decisions.

New Hire Onboarding Checklist

Complete checklist from pre-start preparation through the first 90 days.

Termination Process Guide

Step-by-step process for legally sound terminations.

Workplace Investigation Framework

Structured approach to conducting internal investigations.

Safety Program Development Guide

Build a workplace safety program that meets OSHA requirements.

Benefits Plan Comparison Worksheet

Compare health plan options across key criteria.

Business Continuity Plan Template

Framework for developing your organization's continuity plan.

Planning & Analysis

Tools for budgeting, planning, and analyzing employer costs and obligations.

Compensation Benchmarking Guide

Framework for evaluating competitive compensation levels.

Turnover Cost Calculator

Estimate the true cost of employee turnover in your organization.

Benefits Budget Planner

Plan and project benefits costs for the coming year.

Workers' Comp Premium Estimator

Understand the factors that drive your workers' comp costs.

Multi-State Compliance Tracker

Track obligations across multiple states where you have employees.

HR Compliance Calendar

Annual calendar of filing deadlines and compliance obligations.

Tools built for real employer needs

Every tool in the AEA library is designed based on the actual questions, challenges, and processes that employers deal with every day. No filler, no theory - just practical resources you can use immediately.

Built for employers who want to do things right

AEA members get access to practical tools, compliance support, and cost-saving programs designed for businesses with 2-500 employees.