The Workplace Law Advisor: From Harassment and Discrimination Policies to Hiring and Firing Guidelines--What Every Manager and Employee Needs to Know [Paperback]

Anne Covey (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 10, 2000

In today’s competitive and ever-changing business environment it’s no wonder that the workplace can become highly charged, especially when managers and employees alike are unaware of their legal rights and responsibilities. In The Workplace Law Advisor, veteran labor and employment attorney Anne Covey offers a comprehensive and accessible resource for managers and executives, entrepreneurs and small business owners, employees and human resource professionals in all industries. Illustrating every principle through real-life examples, the author provides practical guidance on how to interpret and apply employment law in order to forge more productive relationships in the workplace. The Workplace Law Advisor answers the most frequently asked questions about the employment relationship, covering such issues as:The top ten reasons why employees sue their employers and how to avoid these lawsuits;The crucial role of effective communication in the workplace;The Americans with Disabilities Act and who qualifies for its benefits;Protecting your organization and yourself from the costly effects of sexual harassment;The Family and Medical Leave Act

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...step into her law office and access the wealth of her wisdom about the employment relationship in a modern marketplace." -- Michael R. Losey, President and Chief Executive Officer, Society for Human Resource Management

"A straightforward guide to doing the right thing! The real world concepts and examples make it invaluable..." -- Arthur Nathan, Unifi Connect, PricewaterhouseCoopers, LLP, and former Vice President of Human Resources, Bellagio, Las Vegas, Nevada

"The Workplace Law Advisor is an extremely easy-to-read reference that should be on every line and HR manager's desktop." -- Dottie D. Brienza, Executive Director, Human Resources, Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies

"The Workplace Law Advisor raises more questions for both employees and employers than a court brief full of abstracts." -- Jack Sheehan, Personnel Representative, Federal Express

"The Workplace Law Advisor will be an extremely valuable resource for any manager." -- Rebbeca Stafford, Ph.D., President, Monmouth University

"This book provides practical information, not only for attorneys, but also for managers and human resource departments..." -- Thornton R. Land, Executive Vice-President and Corporate Counsel, Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

"[I] highly recommend Anne's book, as she clearly represents what the legal profession needs: law with a human face." -- Ioannis Kourmatzis, Vice-President, Det Norske Veritas

About the Author

Anne Covey has been practicing employment and labor law for over seventeen years. Her diverse law practice includes multi-national corporations, local governments, and charitable organizations. Known for her ability to distill complex legal concepts to laymen’s terms, she is a popular national speaker and commentator on employment and labor issues and appears before Federal and State Courts, administrative agencies, and arbitrators.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 16 and up
  
• Paperback: 257 pages
• Publisher: Basic Books (November 10, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738203742
• ISBN-13: 978-0738203744
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,150,359 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Bright, December 28, 2010

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This review is from: The Workplace Law Advisor: From Harassment and Discrimination Policies to Hiring and Firing Guidelines--What Every Manager and Employee Needs to Know (Paperback)

lady who knows her stuff..try it, if you are either the accused or the harmed, she can advise as to whether you have a provable and valid case.

3.0 out of 5 stars Workplace Law Advisor, January 22, 2007

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This review is from: The Workplace Law Advisor: From Harassment and Discrimination Policies to Hiring and Firing Guidelines--What Every Manager and Employee Needs to Know (Paperback)

The content and reviews that I read for this book far exceed what I gained from reading it. It doesn't have a review that was helpful in making any decisions about discrimination more than any basic textbook would. I could not in good conscience recommend this book to anyone.