Over the last fifty years in the United States, unions have been in deep decline, while income and wealth inequality have grown. In this timely work, editors Richard Bales and Charlotte Garden - with a roster of thirty-five leading labor scholars - analyze these trends and show how they are linked. Designed to appeal to those being introduced to the field as well as experts seeking new insights, this book demonstrates how federal labor law is failing today's workers and disempowering unions; how union jobs pay better than nonunion jobs and help to increase the wages of even nonunion workers; and how, when union jobs vanish, the wage premium also vanishes. At the same time, the book offers a range of solutions, from the radical, such as a complete overhaul of federal labor law, to the incremental, including reforms that could be undertaken by federal agencies on their own.

Lewis has updated his widely recommended text to take full account of all legislative changes that have come into effect since publication of the previous edition.

Jamaica Labor Laws and Regulations Handbook - Strategic Information and Basic Laws

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

Finding critical information on labor and employment law doesn't have to be an arduous, time-consuming job. Gordon Jackson's acclaimed Labor and Employment Law Handbook offers HR professionals, employment lawyers, and labor representatives fast, accurate answers to all their questions about compliance with federal and state labor law. Written in clear, straightforward language, with a minimum of legal jargon, this handy resource is the first place to start when researching any aspect of labor and employment law. Labor and Employment Law Handbook is a convenient, two-volume guide to federal and state laws pertaining to labor relations. Filled with useful tables of cases, this unique reference addresses the procedural guidelines of each law--explains how to process a particular claim, charge, or lawsuit--and discusses the various available defenses. Labor and Employment Law Handbook covers the National Labor Relations Act and related federal laws--anti-discrimination laws and executive orders--wage and hour laws--safety and health laws--retirement, welfare, and privacy laws--and state labor laws in all 50 states. Written from a neutral perspective for the benefit of both management-oriented and labor-oriented practitioners, Labor and Employment Law Handbook is a convenient, "go-anywhere" reference that provides easy-access information on all types of employment issues. This essential guide will help you keep your company in compliance with all federal and state employment laws - and avoid costly penalties.

Tells how to enforce on-the-job rights, and discusses sexual harassment, discrimination, drug testing, lie-detector tests, union rights, references, and layoffs