"This book is a comprehensive guide to 20 of the most important federal employment laws that every employer and human resources professional needs to know. Each chapter summarizes one key federal employment law, including which employers are covered by the law, what the law requires and prohibits, and what recordkeeping requirements must be followed. The laws covered include Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, and more"--

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

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

"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.

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!

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

The SHRM Essential Guide to Employment Lawis your One-Stop Legal Reference to Employment Law. It simple, straightforward language on everything HR professionals, employers, and small business owners need to know about their relationship with their employees in order to comply with the law and protect thems elves and their business from legal action.Covering more than 200 workplace law topics, the Guide provides an overview of U.S. workplace laws, regulations, and court decisions that employers, large or small, are likely to face, as well as what pitfalls to anticipate and when to seek professional advice. Each chapter offers general principles, highlights key issues, and provides specific examples and suggestions to help make the employer-employee relationship run more smoothly.The Second Edition features scores of updates and new content, including:* New NLRB rules* New state law limitations on inquiringabout salary history* Compliance for telework* Lawfulness of provisions in severance and release agreements* Department of Labor's change of position on volunteer workers* New state laws limiting or prohibiting non-compete agreements* and much more!