| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
xv, 301 pages ; 21 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
1. How law affects the workplace : from government regulation to private agreements -- 2. The antidiscrimination principle : don't let discrimination affect you at work -- 3. Beginning the hiring process : qualifications and job ads -- 4. Selecting the right employee : interviews, tests, and more -- 5. The law on wages, hours, and benefits : what the law requires -- 6. Employer policies on wages, hours, and benefits : information about contracts, handbooks, and pensions -- 7. Time off from work : leaves for sickness, military service, and other reasons -- 8. Terms and conditions of employment : rules governing the workplace -- 9. Monitoring and surveillance : big brother may be watching you type -- 10. Employee discipline : investigating employee misconduct -- 11. Ending the employment relationship involuntarily : what you need to know about firing and layoffs -- 12. Ending the employment relationship voluntarily : the lowdown on retiring and quitting -- 13. Unions in the workplace : the rights of both employees and employers -- 14. Government employment : civil service, constitutional protections, and other special features -- 15. Enforcing workplace rights : some guidelines for resolving workplace problems -- 16. Where do you go from here? : how to find more information -- Appendix I. Defining the terms found in federal law -- Appendix II. Labor and employment laws. |
| Subject |
Labor laws and legislation -- United States -- Popular works.
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| Added Author |
American Bar Association.
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| Added Title |
Guide to workplace law |
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Workplace law |
| ISBN |
0375721401 alkaline paper |
|
9780375721403 alkaline paper |
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