The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws

by Lisa Guerin, Amy DelPo

Co-published with the Society for Human Resource Management. The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws explains the 20 most important federal laws dealing with employment issues – a must-have book for any human resources professional, manager or entrepreneur. Written in plain English, the book’s topics • Which business must comply with each law • Where to find the text of each law • Which federal agency enforces each law • What each law allows and prohibits • Practical tips to remain within the scope of the law • Resources for further research and information Laws covered • Americans with Disabilities Act • Age Discrimination in Employment Act • Equal Pay Act • Family and Medical Leave Act • Pregnancy Discrimination Act • And much more The 2nd edition is completely updated to reflect the latest laws and court decisions.

Genres: Reference

526 pages, Paperback

First published May 10, 2009

Reviews

[April Helms · Rating 5 out of 5]

I actually started this years ago and made it a goal to finish it this year. Goal achieved. I know the title makes this sound boring and there are a lot of pages but it's actually a fairly quick read — and informative. There's lots of charts, lists and bulleted lists, plus subchapters which break things down into manageable chunks. I ordered an older version so, obviously, I'd recommend getting a newer version than I did (mine is 2017) but even this version is a solid reference to labor laws and protections. Honestly, I think this should be provided for high school students definitely college-aged students. I read quite a few things that were eye-opening. I highly recommend it- it's useful and easy to follow.

[Vanessa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear and sectioned employment laws I needed to analyse. Covers knowledge of and implications such as remedies and reporting requirements.