Stand Up For Yourself Without Getting Fired: Resolve Workplace Crises Before You Quit, Get Axed or Sue the Bastards

by Donna Ballman

Donna Ballman's book is like having an employment attorney on call to guide workers through every stage of employment, from the job interview onward. It's exactly what employees need."
--Alison Green, author of Ask A Manager blog and career columnist for U.S. News and World Report
Hate your job? Ready to quit?
Facing a layoff before you even have a chance to quit?
Is your boss is a flaming jerk? Think you might have a lawsuit?
If any of these scenarios apply to you, you are facing a crucial career moment. Mistakes and misinformation will cost you dearly.
In "Stand Up For Yourself Without Getting Fired," celebrated attorney Donna Ballman provides winning answers to these and many more tough questions, such as:
I think they're getting ready to lay me off. What can I do?
My boss is creating a hostile environment. Can I sue?
What does it mean if I sign a paper saying I'm an independent contractor and not an employee?
Am I exempt from overtime?
Whether you're a recent college grad or an almost-retiree, newly employed or laid off after 20 years; gay or married with kids; janitor or CEO "Stand Up For Yourself Without Getting Fired" will give you the specific and relevant advice you need to face any career-threatening situation and come out ahead.
Of course, you could just say, "Screw you guys. I'm going home!

Genres: Nonfiction

256 pages, Paperback

First published September 1, 2012

Reviews

[stephanie · Rating 2 out of 5]

this book does not do what it says. it does not tell you how to stand up for yourself, or really, how to resolve any workplace stress/crisis etc.

it just lets you know that you can't sue, they can fire you, and don't quit unless your personal safety is at risk or you have another job lined up.

this makes me frustrated.

good about employment law, though, and a little enlightening in how very few rights you actually do have and how easily they can screw you over and what little recourse you have. makes me want to move to montana just for the "must have a reason to fire" clause.

actually, i lied. it's kind of depressing.

[Kristin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good to know what is and isn't illegal in the work place, but not much more advice than "grin and bear it" aside from legal action.

[Paula Adams]

Very good book, well written, concise, presented in a logical format, Lots of good information for all types of work place situations.

[MB (What she read)]

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