Legal Assistance : Labor Law Books

Handle employmentdecisions with confidence, whether your employees are onsite or remote Employment laws change often. Staying on top of them isessential to running an efficient, fair workplace--and heading off expensivelawsuits. Use this must-have desk reference to find answers to workplacequestions, quickly and easily. The Employer's Legal Handbookis the go-to guide for business owners and managers. It covers the most commonand current employment law issues you need to know about, including *  applications,interviews, and hiring *  must-havepersonnel policies *  wage and hourlaws *  employeediscipline and performance reviews *  healthinsurance and other employee benefits *  employee taxesand payroll *  family andmedical leave *  employeeprivacy *  illegalharassment and discrimination, and *  terminations,downsizing, and layoffs. The 16th edition provides updated 50-state legal informationand explains the latest developments in employment law, including the rise ofthe remote workforce.

Employment Law (in Plain English)®provides both employers and employees the information they need in order to understand the law as it relates to their working relationship. This helpful guide will enable readers to identify and prevent many of the issues which can and do occur in the employment context, thus saving everyone valuable time and money and establishing a stronger workforce. While this book is not intended to replace the reader's employment lawyer, it will provide the ability to assist one's lawyer in litigation should the need arise. Chapters discuss a variety of topics including: Advertising for new positions and vacancies Interviewing, hiring, and other pre-employment considerations Employment contracts Union shops Collective bargaining agreements Employee handbooks First day on the job Wages hours and other terms and conditions of employment On-the-job rights and responsibilities Employee dignity, privacy, and reputation Ownership of work created by employees Private employment versus public employment Internet concerns Virtual offices Employees versus independent contractor statutes Discipline and termination of the employment relationship Dispute resolution Fringe benefits How to find a lawyer In easy-to-understand terms and with plenty of examples, this essential handbook supplies readers with invaluable insights on the legal nature of their working relationships.

This compact, comprehensive reference guide covers workers' compensation and employee protection laws, stressing the rights and duties of both the employer and the employee in the workplace. The text pays special attention to the laws that protect the employee and answers the most common workers' compensation questions asked by students and lawyers. It is ideal both for use as a student study aid or review for the practitioner. Since the last edition, important U.S. Supreme Court cases have taken into account, statutes and reference materials have been updated, including the new rights and remedies granted to veterans in 2022, and COVID-19's impact on workers' compensation has been recognized.