Law of the Workplace: Rights of Employers and Employees

This is the first book to read -- and the most concise reference to keep -- for answers about employers' obligations under the complex web of labor and employment laws.The authors summarize the key laws, rules, and regulations that affect on-the-job practices and benefits programs including: -- The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)-- Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)-- plant closings and layoffs (WARN Act)privacy and individual employee rights-- legality of testing applicants and employees-- union activity and collective bargaining issues, and much moreYou get clear explanations, checklists, and examples -- plus a glossary of terms you need to know to succeed in the employment law and employee relations arena.And since states' requirements can differ, the authors also give you a listing of state labor departments, human relations commissions, and NLRB field offices for your specific follow-up.Use of this handbook can help protect any organization from legal blind spots -- and help protect individuals from personal liability.James W. Hunt is the author of 'Law of the Workplace: Rights of Employers and Employees' with ISBN 9780871798411 and ISBN 0871798417.