A Michigan Employer's Guide to complying with State and Federal employment law.

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.

This book is an invaluable resource for managers, supervisors, HR professionals, and anyone else who needs to know about federal employment laws. It takes the 20 most important federal workplace laws and breaks them down into plain English, chapter by chapter. Managers and HR professionals can pick up this easy-to-use reference guide any time they have questions about their obligations under federal employment laws.

Any employee can sue any employer at any time, and for just about any reason. There is no such thing as a bulletproof personnel decision. It’s no wonder businesses fear lawsuits from employees—they are costly in terms of time, money, and distraction. But fear not. The Employer Bill of Rights: A Manager’s Guide to Workplace Law is a practical handbook designed to help managers and business owners navigate the ever-changing maze of labor and employment laws, rules, and regulations. Following its practical guidelines will help you deter most lawsuits and place you in the best possible position to defend those that ultimately are filed. Your expert guide, employment attorney Jonathan T. Hyman, shows you how to assert your rights to protect your investment in people, operations, facilities, and other assets—all with any eye to maintaining a more productive, harmonious, and profitable workplace. In addition, The Employer Bill of Rights: Explains in practical and plain language the key legal issues that managers face on a daily basis in managing their employees. Describes how to make personnel decisions that will help you avoid costly litigation. Explains the who, what, why, when, where, and how of each of the major federal employment discrimination acts. Tackles cutting-edge human resources issues such as wage-and-hour disputes and managing social media in the workplace. Shows how to hire and fire employee without the fear of an expensive discrimination lawsuit. Describes how to control your operations by implementing legal policies and procedures related to plant shut downs, employee scheduling, work rules, and the maintenance of confidential, critical information. Proposes recordkeeping practices designed to support your decisions. Shows why you should follow the Golden Rule in all personnel matters with your employees. No personnel decision or policy is litigation-proof, but The Employer Bill of Rights: A Manager’s Guide to Workplace Law will help you make informed decisions to hedge against and avoid the biggest blunders and errors that too often result in expensive and time-consuming lawsuits.