Essential Guide To Federal Employment Laws

An all-in-one reference to the important employment laws that every employer and HR pro needs to know.

With The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws, you’ll learn the ins and outs of the most important employment laws, including: who the law covers what the law allows and prohibits which federal agency enforces the law, and practical tips to avoid violations of the law. Each chapter is dedicated to explaining and demystifying one federal employment law, including the: Americans with Disabilities Act Family and Medical Leave Act Fair Labor Standards Act Immigration Reform and Control Act National Labor Relations Act Pregnancy Discrimination Act Equal Pay Act and many more. Stay ahead of the game and protect your company and yourself —get The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws.

Co-published with the Society for Human Resource ManagementThe Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws explains the 20 most important federal laws dealing with employment issues -- a must-have book for any HR professional, manager or entrepreneur. Topics include:-which business must comply with each law -where to find the text of each law -which federal agency enforces each law -what each law allows and prohibits -practical tips to remain within the scope of the law -resources for further research and information Laws covered include:Americans With Disabilities Act Age Discrimination in Employment Act Equal Pay Act Family and Medical Leave Act Pregnancy Discrimination Act and more Stay ahead of the game and protect your company and yourself -- buy The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws today!

"An A-Z reference encyclopedia, with more than 200 entries defining and explaining employment and labor law topics. The entries combine a summary of the law with real life case references, pop culture references, and statistics and trends"--Provided by publisher.

"Text for undergraduate, graduate, human resources, and paralegal courses on employment law"--

The most complete guide to an employer's legal rights and responsibilities, this book shows how to comply with workplace laws and regulations, run a safe and fair workplace and avoid lawsuits. It explains the latest laws concerning: -- hiring and firing -- personnel policies -- employee compensation and benefits -- discrimination -- workers' comp -- workplace health and safety -- family and medical leave -- and much more. The completely revised third edition expands its coverage of worker privacy rules, discusses when a psychological test of a job applicant may violate the Americans With Disabilities Act, provides updated information on training wages and rounding off hours worked, and trumpets the latest word from the U.S. Supreme Court on sexual harassment.