Job Discrimination II: How to Fight, How to Win (Paperback)

by Jeffrey M. Bernbach (Author) "It would not be difficult to find at least five headlines a week-or read or hear about half a dozen different cases of employment discrimination..." (more)
Key Phrases: New York, Supreme Court, United States (more...)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"Bernbach's measured approach lays out clearly what actions should be taken. Specializing in labor law with more than a quarter century's experience, Bernbach devotes separate chapters to age discrimination, sex discrimination, sexual harassment, discrimination against the disabled, and discrimination based on race, religion, or national origin. Quite helpful are Bernbach's advice on why and how to pursue an employment discrimination claim and his assurances regarding myths and misconceptions about filing. He also clearly explains each of the steps and stages in the process, from filing to settlement." -- (Booklist, February, 1996

Product Description
Job Discrimination is a straightforward user's guide that gives workers the know-how and confidence to fight back against unlawful workplace bias. Top employment discrimination lawyer Bernbach gives instructions on when, where and how to file a discrimination claim, and explores the myths and misconceptions of employer invincibility. The author clearly explains the legislation that protects employees and outlines courses of action once a decision has been made to pursue a job discrimination claim.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: R & R Writers/Agents; Updated edition (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965375315
• ISBN-13: 978-0965375313
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,049,015 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book armed me with the ammunition to fight and win., July 16, 1999

By A Customer

This quick-and-easy read provided me with the ammunition I needed to combat and overcome injustice in my workplace. This book helped me to not only learn my rights, but also to gather my courage during a difficult and trying time. Anyone who suffers from discrimination, or thinks they are suffering from discrimination, should read this book.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read for All Members of the Workforce, July 8, 1999

By A Customer

With all of the recent attention paid to employment discrimination in the media and in the courts, I thought I should read Job Discrimination II. I'm really glad I did. I now feel like an expert on the law and I am fully armed with the information I need if I should ever have problems at work. So far I haven't had any problems but I have some friends who have. I recommended this book to all of them. Bernbach manages to illuminate the reader on all aspects of employment law without ever sounding like a legal textbook. He also provides many examples from real life situations that make the book enjoyable as well as informative. This is a must read for anyone who works for a living.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars How to Fight, NOT How to Win, December 4, 2003

By	Aussie "peter_b2" (Easton, CT USA) - See all my reviews

Bernbach's book is a useful primer on the mechanics of considering whether to file and how to file a discrimination based legal action. In that regard, it is practical and useful. It therefore fulfills one of its subtitle's promises - How To Fight.

It does not substantively address the second promise - How to Win which is why I only give it 3 stars. While its case comments (not really studies) are interesting, there is little or no discussion of what can determine the ultimate success or failure of a legal action. For age discrimination cases, there is a much better book by Raymond F. Gregory titled "Age Discrimination in the American Workplace - Old at a Young Age." This book is very helpful in determining what it takes to win and presents more complete case studies in illustrating the important legal points and trends. This book, also available on Amazon, is not as procedural, so can best be considered an adjunct to rather than a substitute for Bernbach's book.