Synopses & Reviews
What do employers need to know about the law? Plenty. Employment laws change often. And they cover every aspect of the work relationship, from applications, interviews, and hiring, to firing, layoffs, and severance. Staying on top of the legal rules is essential to running an efficient, fair workplace - and avoiding expensive lawsuits. This comprehensive guide answers all of your workplace questions, quickly and easily. Use it to learn about:
Safe hiring practices, from writing job descriptions to conducting interviews and background checks.
Compensation and benefits, including wage and hour law and Obamacare.
Workplace health and safety, such as smoking policies and OSHA compliance.
Discrimination and harassment
Smart personnel practices, such as performance reviews, discipline, giving references, and more.
Terminations and layoffs, the task managers dread the most - and the one most likely to lead to lawsuits.Review
"Offers a sensible, real life approach to dealing with employees." The Wall Street Journal "Belongs on every business owner's bookshelf." Los Angeles Times "A comprehensive guide to the legal rights and obligations of employers." Detroit News
Synopsis
A comprehensive guide to the major legal issues facing employers, from hiring to firing (and everything in between). In Nolo's plain-English style, this bestseller cuts through the legalese to provide all the information business owners and managers need to know to avoid legal problems and treat employees fairly.
Synopsis
All the laws employers need to know Employment laws change often. Staying on top of them is essential to running an efficient, fair workplace--and heading off expensive lawsuits. Use this comprehensive guide to find answers to workplace questions, quickly and easily.
The Employer's Legal Handbook covers all the employment law issues you need to know about, including:
- applications, interviews and hiring
- must-have personnel policies
- wage and hour laws
- employee discipline and performance reviews
- health care and other employee benefits
- employee taxes and payroll
- family and medical leave
- employee privacy
- illegal harassment and discrimination
- terminations
- downsizing and layoffs
The 12th edition provides updated 50-state legal information and explains the latest developments in employment law, including health care reform.
About the Author
Attorney Fred S. Steingold practices law in Ann Arbor, Michigan. An expert on small business law, he represents and advises many small businesses. He is the author of Legal Guide for Starting and Running a Small Business and The Employer's Legal Handbook. His monthly column, "The Legal Advisor," is carried by trade publications across the country.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Hiring
Chapter 2 Personnel Practices
Chapter 3 Wages and Hours
Chapter 4 Employee Benefits
Chapter 5 Taxes
Chapter 6 Family and Medical Leave
Chapter 7 Health and Safety
Chapter 8 Illegal Discrimination
Chapter 9 Workers With Disabilities
Chapter 10 Termination
Chapter 11 Employee Privacy
Chapter 12 Independent Contractors
Chapter 13 Unions
Chapter 14 Lawyers and Legal Research
A Appendix
Index