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The American Bar Association Guide to Workplace Law: Everything You Need to Know About Your Rights as an Employee or Employer

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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.

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.

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.

Only 2 Stars goes out to the American Bar Association Guide to Workplace Law... After prevailing in the Cannice vs. Norwest Bank, et al. Case in the Southern District of Iowa Federal District Court, I learned a great lesson about workplace law-especially as it relates to discrimination and disability harassmment. The Book is certainly better than others but doesn't do enough to include topics that pertain to specific cases and the law. I'm sure that it serves some justice but leans more towards the coporate defense angle. I'd suggest reading the book and taking it for what it's worth. It's an easy read with enough references to law to get you started. As for an individual who is being discriminated against-my suggestion is to spend your time and money in finding a civil rights or employment discrimination attorney that can do the leg work for you.

Barbara Fick is to be complemented for her organization and for her courage to put such a great deal of information into such a limited format. It won't be a movie of the week-but I'm certain it will find its way into the offices of many corporate counsel offices.

For additional discussion, please contact me, Peter Cannice, of Scottsdale, Arizona, at HorsePete@aol.com.

If you're looking for a general outline of federal employment laws, I would suggest this book. Overall, a quick read, but the use of common law abbreviations and inconsistant reference to what they actually stand for made it a little harder to follow.

However, if you are looking for some detailed information that is written without the "sometimes, however" and "some states" vagueness that can make you ask yourself why you purchased this book, then I would suggest picking another source for workplace law.

This order was received earlier than expected and has proved a useful reference guide.

The issues covered include the Family and Medical Leave Act, harassment and discrimination, drug testing, the Americans with Disabilities Act, unions, worker's compensation, dress codes and worker's rights.
The publisher should look at issuing a new edition of this. The information is valuable, but readers need to have confidence that they are getting the latest, most up-to-date advice (- 1 star).

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