Virginia 2008

The Virginia Employer's Guide is an authoritative and accessible book that provides the "lay of the land" about employment law. The Guide integrates federal and Virginia laws that affect the employer-employee relationship, plus it includes valuable information about managing employees, developing employment policies, and avoiding liability for employment law violations. The Virginia Employer's Guide is written and updated annually by an employment law attorney. We have eliminated legal jargon, offering clear and concise explanations of today's complex labor laws, regulations, and court decisions. Relevant state and federal agencies are listed at the end of each of the ten chapters, along with citations For The information discussed. A valuable resource for business owners, managers, and human resource professionals, this 14th Edition of the Virginia Employer's Guide includes discussion of these and other current topics: ;Information on increases in the federal minimum wage rate ;Overview of the new Virginia Breach of Personal Information Notification law ;Discussion of new law terminating the rights of companies, and other entities, To do business in Virginia if they are convicted of violating federal immigration laws by employing illegal aliens ;Discussion of new Virginia law requiring government contractors to sign contracts stipulating they will not employ illegal aliens ;Discussion of new FMLA leave for military families, along with proposed FMLA regulatory changes ;Information on the new I-9 employment verification form ;Discussion of recent U.S. Supreme court decisions on age discrimination claims, lawsuits by 401(k) plan participants, arbitration agreements, and more ;Discussion of new OSHA regulations on employers' responsibilities to pay for personal protective equipment ;New section on employee wellness programsSummers Press, Inc. Staff is the author of 'Virginia 2008', published 2008 under ISBN 9780735572850 and ISBN 0735572852.