The law affects just about every aspect of work, from hiring to firing to retiring. Now, as they've done with wills and estates, home ownership, family law, and consumer law, the American Bar Association has written this clear and compact guide to all the law that one needs to know, whether employee or employer. As in all ABA books, the advice is dependable and in plain English--not "legalese." Online promo.
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42 of 46 people found the following review helpful:
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An excellent reference for federal employment laws.,
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This review is from: The American Bar Association Guide to Workplace Law: Everything You Need to Know About Your Rights as an Employee or Employer (Paperback)
This is an excellent book for general knowledge of the laws which apply to both the employer and the employee. It is well written, reads very easily and would be my choice as a general reference book concerning employment laws. It defines all relavent law terms and, most importantly, provides a guide or reference for additional information about each of the laws governing employment. It should be noted that the book covers federal Laws and not state laws.
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An excellent overview of major areas of Employment Law,
This review is from: The American Bar Association Guide to Workplace Law: Everything You Need to Know About Your Rights as an Employee or Employer (Paperback)
I found this book extremely helpful. As an executive recruiter (headhunter) it is essential that I have complete knowledge of many areas of employment law, particularly those that deal with hiring and firing. The law can be very complex, and this book explains the most important points relating to employment in a very clear, readable way. I refer to this guide almost daily as a handy reference, and recommend it to any private sector employer or employee.
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Better than most other offerings,
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This review is from: The American Bar Association Guide to Workplace Law: Everything You Need to Know About Your Rights as an Employee or Employer (Paperback)
First, remember that the book was written in 1997. It's dated. It also appears to have been organized by dropping the sections together from around ten feet above the pages while standing in a strong wind - that is to say, the format and sequencing is not what it could be these days.
That aside, it does cover the basics and tells you where to go for more info. It is clear in what it covers and it covers a reasonable range. If you need a basic, small backup copy on US labor law or reminder of what the major laws are and where to find info, this would be an excellent book to have around. If you're looking for an indepth review of anything or the latest laws or case law or State law you'll be sorely disappointed.
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WE TALK ABOUT "THE LAW" of the workplace, but it's more of a patchwork quilt than a single fabric. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sympathy strikers, quid pro quo harassment, private sector employers, public policy exception, vested benefits, overtime requirements, workplace laws, protected class Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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WE TALK ABOUT "THE LAW" of the workplace, but it's more of a patchwork quilt than a single fabric. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
sympathy strikers, quid pro quo harassment, private sector employers, public policy exception, vested benefits, overtime requirements, workplace laws, protected class Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Supreme Court, First Amendment, Employment Act, Hatch Act New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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