American Bar Association Guide to Workplace Law, 2nd Edition: Everything Every Employer and Employee Needs to Know About the Law & Hiring, Firing, ... Maternity Leave, & Other Workplace Issues [Paperback]

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Book Description

Publication Date: August 8, 2006 | Series: American Bar Association Guide to Workplace Law

Regardless of your occupation or title, or whether you an employee or small business owner, it’s essential to know your rights. From the nation's leading legal authority, this completely revised and updated edition of The American Bar Association Guide to Workplace Law provides helpful insight and information for employers and employees alike.

• Topics include hiring, firing, retirement, sexual harassment, maternity leave, workplace safety, and more—all explained in clear, non-technical language
• Thoroughly researched and updated by members of the American Bar Association, the nation’s most authoritative legal organization
• Features sidebars containing tips, advice, and key information

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About the Author

The American Bar Association is the largest voluntary professional membership organization in the world. With more than 40,000 members, the ABA provides law school accreditation, continuing legal education, information about the law, programs to assist lawyers and judges in their work, and initiatives to improve the legal system for the public.

Product Details

• Paperback: 316 pages
• Publisher: Random House Reference; 2 edition (August 8, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0375721401
• ISBN-13: 978-0375721403
• Product Dimensions: 4.9 x 0.9 x 7.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This Book Belongs on Your Bookshelf, February 17, 2009

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This review is from: American Bar Association Guide to Workplace Law, 2nd Edition: Everything Every Employer and Employee Needs to Know About the Law & Hiring, Firing, ... Maternity Leave, & Other Workplace Issues (Paperback)

As an HR practitioner, I am primarily responsible for the staffing function in my organization. This book is an excellent resources for questions that might come up in the course of the employment cycle (recruiting, hiring, leaves, and terminations). The ABA Guide also provides references to other publications for additional information as well as links to online resources for more current information. This book is definately worth the investment and highly recommended for small and large companies alike.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A Good Start for Knowing the Workplace Law, August 10, 2010

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This review is from: American Bar Association Guide to Workplace Law, 2nd Edition: Everything Every Employer and Employee Needs to Know About the Law & Hiring, Firing, ... Maternity Leave, & Other Workplace Issues (Paperback)

This is a good reference for a workplace law beginner. The author don't use any legal jargon on this book and it is really easy to read, well-organized and well-explained step by step.

The content is generally covered the Federal law. If you would like to have more knowledge on your own state law, you may need an additional reference on this.

Overall, it is a good start for all beginners.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for those interested in HR law, May 14, 2009

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This review is from: American Bar Association Guide to Workplace Law, 2nd Edition: Everything Every Employer and Employee Needs to Know About the Law & Hiring, Firing, ... Maternity Leave, & Other Workplace Issues (Paperback)

I have not read this book in full (not yet at least). I read about half of it and it is very easy to read. It has pointers and examples throughout the book and is small enough to fit in a purse and is lightweight. (Not like a huge text-book).

It could be read in less than a month since it is easy to read. If you are looking for a great book on HR law/employment law that is up to date, purchase this book. This book also goes into workmans comp, disabilities and the ADA. Everything is in this book. I love it.

The best part of this book (so far that I have read) is the Title VII issues and the current issues in gay and lesbians in the workplace/health benefits. It is just a great book.