Pacific Norhtwest : A Handbook of Employment Laws and Regulations

by Aspen Publishers Editorial

• ISBN13: 9780735572812
• ISBN10: 073557281X
• Edition: 15th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-01-21
• Publisher: Wolters Kluwer

Summary

Our Pacific Northwest Employer's Guide is an authoritative and accessible book that provides the "lay of the land" about employment law. The Guide integrates federal, Oregon, and Washington laws that affect the employer-employee relationship, making it a valuable resource for business owners, managers, and human resource professionals. The Pacific Northwest Employer's Guide is written and updated annually by an employment law attorney. We have eliminated legal jargon, offering clear and concise explanations of today's complex labor laws, regulations, and court decisions. Relevant state and federal agencies are listed at the end of each of the ten chapters, along with citations For The information discussed. Written from an employer's point of view, this 15th Edition of the Pacific Northwest Employer's Guide includes discussion of these and other current topics: ;New federal, Oregon, and Washington minimum wage rate information as well as wage payment requirements ;Discussion of the new Oregon law prohibiting employment discrimination based on sexual orientation ;Updated sections on Oregon laws regarding noncompete agreements, arbitration agreements, and smoking in the workplace ;Discussion of new OSHA regulations on employers' obligation to pay for personal protective equipment ;New section on employee wellness programs ;Discussion of new I-9 employment verification form ;Discussion of the revised definition of "supervisor" under federal labor relations law ;Discussion of new "e-discovery" rules requiring employers to have systems in place for accessing and preserving electronic records