The Workplace Law Advisor From Harassment And Discrimination Policies To Hiring And Firing Guidelines -- What Every Manager And Employee Needs To Know

by Covey, Anne

• ISBN13: 9780738203744
• ISBN10: 0738203742
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-12-07
• Publisher: Basic Books

Summary

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. InThe 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 Advisoranswers 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

Author Biography

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.

Table of Contents

Preface	ix
Introduction	xi
The Employment Relationship	1	(23)
Communication	24	(26)
The Interviewing and Hiring Process	50	(24)
Why are Discrimination Lawsuits Filed?	74	(26)
The Much Misunderstood Employment-at-Will Doctrine	100	(23)
Sexual Harassment in the Workplace	123	(22)
The Americans with Disabilities Act	145	(26)
The Family and Medical Leave Act	171	(30)
Employment Separation	201	(27)
Planning for Life After Employment Termination	228	(19)
Index	247