Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws

Co-published with the Society for Human Resource Management. The 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 and 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 more1 Stay ahead of the game and protect your company and yourself — buy The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws today

This is a plain-English guide to the 20 most important federal laws dealing with employment issues. It provides all the information you need on each of the major federal employment laws, including the Fair Labor Standards Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act and more_Each chapter covers a separate law, giving readers a digest of the law's most important features_ Topics covered include-which businesses must comply with the law-what each law allows and prohibits-where to find the text of the law - important court decisions about each law - practical tips to stay within the scope of the law - which federal agency enforces each law - resources for further research and information_A must-have resource for reference librarians, human resources professionals and business owners