Free HR Tools for Startups

StartupHRTools.com provides 15 free interactive HR tools for startups hiring their first 1-100 employees. All tools run in your browser with no signup required.

Our Free Tools

Startup HR Risk Check - Identify compliance and HR risks based on your current setup.
Employee Cost Calculator - Calculate the fully loaded cost of an employee above their base salary.
True Cost of Hiring Calculator - Estimate internal and external costs of filling open roles.
W-2 vs 1099 Contractor Risk Checker - Check misclassification risk when hiring independent contractors.
Offer Letter Generator - Generate a clean, professional employment offer letter.
Job Description Generator - Create standard job descriptions quickly and easily.
New Hire Onboarding Checklist - Generate a structured onboarding plan for new employees.
Startup HR Compliance Checklist - Check your federal and state compliance requirements.
Exempt vs Non-Exempt Checker - Determine if a role should be eligible for overtime pay.
PTO Policy Builder - Draft a clear paid time off policy for your team.
Benefits Cost Calculator - Estimate the monthly and annual cost of offering employee benefits.
Recruiting Cost Calculator - Calculate expected agency fees, job board costs, and internal time.
Salary Range Builder - Create a formal compensation band around your target salary.
Termination Risk Checklist - Evaluate legal and operational risks before letting someone go.
PEO vs Payroll vs HRIS Decision Tool - Decide which HR technology model fits your startup's stage.

All tools are free, work in your browser, and require no signup. Built by HR professionals for founders and small teams. By TalentForge360 LLC.

Indiana HR Compliance for Startups

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Quick answer: What startups need to know about Indiana employment law. Final pay, minimum wage, workers comp, and more for Indiana employers.

At-Will Employment

Indiana is an at-will employment state. Employers may terminate employees for any lawful reason. Indiana recognizes a public policy exception that protects employees from termination for exercising a statutory right or duty.

Final Pay

Indiana requires final pay for involuntary terminations by the next regular payday. For voluntary separations, final pay is due by the next regular payday.

Minimum Wage

Indiana follows the federal minimum wage of $7.25/hour. Indiana's state minimum wage is tied to the federal rate.

Right-to-Work

Indiana is a right-to-work state. Employees cannot be required to join a union or pay union dues as a condition of employment.

Workers Compensation

Indiana requires all employers with 1 or more employees to carry workers compensation. Agricultural and domestic workers are exempt.