Your Rights In The Workplace

by Repa, Barbara Kate

• ISBN13: 9781413301885
• ISBN10: 1413301886
• Edition: 7th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-06-30
• Publisher: Ingram Pub Services

Summary

Offers both a general and state-by-state guidance on how ---employees can protect themselves against illegal staff cuts and make the most of compensation programs if let go-U.S. News & World Report -An easy-to-use guide of employee legal rights, suggested strategies and resources.- Detroit News - This book is a great resource on workers' rights, covering everything from affirmative action to wrongful demotion-Bob Rosner, syndicated columnist, - New York Daily News - This easy-to-use guide gives you practical advice on every aspect of work life...an important tool for anyone in the business world. - Women in Business - A handy compendium of employee legal rights, suggested strategies, resources, and other nuts and bolts information--an invaluable reference for every employee. - Parenting - Recommended for all collections-Library Journal

Table of Contents

1 Your Rights in the Workplace
A. Analyzing Your Options	1/2	(1)
B. Talking It Over With Your Employer	1 /3	(1)
C. Documenting the Problem	1/4	(1)
D. Considering Legal Action	1/5	(1)
2 Wages and Hours
A. The Fair Labor Standards Act	2/3	(1)
B. Rights Under the FLSA	2/8	(1)
C. Calculating Your Pay	2/22	(1)
D. Calculating Workhours	2/23	(1)
E. State and Local Laws	2/31	(1)
F. Payroll Withholding and Deductions	2/53	(1)
G. Enforcing Your Right to Be Paid Fairly	2/78	(1)
H. Filing a Complaint or Lawsuit	2/78	(1)
I. Violations of State and Local Laws	2/79	(1)
3 Health Insurance
A. No Legal Right to Coverage	3/2	(1)
B. Coverage for Current Employees	3/3	(1)
C. Coverage for Former Employees	3/6	(1)
D. Individual Health Insurance	3/9	(1)
E. State Laws on Insurance Continuation	3/11	(1)
F. Utilization Review	3/24	(1)
4 Family and Medical Leave
A. The Family and Medical Leave Act	4/2	(1)
B. State Laws on Family Leave	4/12	(1)
C. The Pregnancy Discrimination Act	4/22	(1)
D. Balancing Work and Family: Other Ways to Cope	4/24	(1)
5 Privacy Rights
A. Your Personnel Records	5/3	(1)
B. Workplace Testing	5/21	(1)
C. Surveillance and Monitoring	5/47	(1)
D. Searches and Seizures	5/52	(1)
E. Clothing and Grooming Codes	5/53	(1)
F. Conduct Codes	5/54	(1)
6 Health and Safety
A. The Occupational Safety and Health Act	6/3	(1)
B. Enforcing OSHA Rights	6/5	(1)
C. Criminal Actions for OSHA Violations	6/13	(1)
D. State and Local Health and Safety Laws	6/13	(1)
E. Tobacco Smoke in the Workplace	6/16	(1)
F. Pesticide Laws	6/19	(1)
G. Hazardous Substances Laws	6/19	(1)
H. Violence in the Workplace	6/31	(1)
7 Illegal Discrimination
A. Title VII of the Civil Right Act	7/3	(1)
B. State and Local Antidiscrimination Laws	7/14	(1)
C. The Equal Pay Act	7/24	(1)
D. The Age Discrimination in Employment Act	7/32	(1)
E. The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act	7/34	(1)
F. The Americans With Disabilities Act	7/36	(1)
G. Discrimination Against Workers With HIV or AIDS	7/44	(1)
H. Discrimination Against Gay and Lesbian Workers	7/45	(1)
8 Sexual Harassment
A. The Effects of Sexual Harassment	8/3	(1)
B. Federal Law	8/4	(1)
C. State Laws	8/6	(1)
D. Taking Steps to End Sexual Harassment	8/7	(1)
E. Where to Get More Information	8/11	(1)
9 Losing or Leaving a Job
A. The Doctrine of Employment at Will	9/2	(1)
B. When a Firing May Be Illegal	9/3	(1)
C. Employees' Rights	9/17	(1)
D. Finding Out the Reason	9/17	(1)
E. Getting Documentation	9/20	(1)
F. Waiving Your Right to Sue	9/35	(1)
G. Taking Action Against Your Dismissal	9/36	(1)
H. Plant Closings	9/38	(1)
10 After a Job Loss
A. Your Final Paycheck	10/2	(1)
B. Severance Pay	10/8	(1)
C. Getting References	10/9	(1)
D. Collecting Fringe Benefits	10/11	(1)
E. Outplacement Programs	10/12	(1)
F. Replacing Your Income	10/14	(1)
G. Agreements Not to Compete	10/16	(1)
H. Blacklisting	10/19	(1)
11 Unemployment
A. Who Is Covered	11/2	(1)
B. Being Disqualified for Benefits	11/3	(1)
C. Calculating Your Benefits	11/5	(1)
D. Filing a Claim	11/7	(1)
E. Appealing Benefit Decisions	11/11	(1)
12 Workers' Compensation
A. Who Is Covered	12/3	(1)
B. Conditions Covered	12/3	(1)
C. The Right to Medical Care	12/7	(1)
D. Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim	12/8	(1)
E. Calculating Benefits	12/8	(1)
F. State Workers' Compensation Offices	12/10	(1)
G. Related Lawsuits for Work Injuries	12/15	(1)
13 Social Security Disability Insurance
A. Who Is Covered	13/2	(1)
B. Disabilities Covered	13/4	(1)
C. Dependents Entitled to Benefits	13/7	(1)
D. Filing a Social Security Claim	13/7	(1)
E. Appealing a Denied Claim	13/10	(1)
F. Collecting Other Benefits	13/11	(1)
14 Retirement Plans
A. Social Security Retirement Benefits	14/2	(1)
B. Private Pensions	14/4	(1)
C. Where to Get More Information	14/11	(1)
D. 401(k) Deferred Compensation Plans	14/11	(1)
15 Labor Unions
A. Federal Laws	15/2	(1)
B. State Laws	15/5	(1)
C. The Bargaining Unit	15/5	(1)
D. Types of Union Work Situations	15/7	(1)
E. Union Elections	15/7	(1)
F. The Right to Unionize	15/8	(1)
G. The Right to De-Unionize	15/11	(1)
H. Where to Get More Help	15/12	(1)
16 Immigration Issues
A. Federal Law	16/2	(1)
B. Documentation Required to Work in the U.S	16/2	(1)
C. Illegal Discrimination	16/4	(1)
D. English-Only Rules	16/5	(1)
17 Lawyers and Legal Research
A. Mediation and Arbitration	17/2	(1)
B. Small Claims Court	17/3	(1)
C. Class Action Lawsuits	17/4	(1)
D. Hiring a Lawyer	17/4	(1)
E. Legal Research	17/10	(407)
Appendix
AIDS-HIV	A/2
Civil Rights	A/3
Disabled Workers	A/3
Discrimination	A/4
Family Issues	A/4
Gay and Lesbian	A/5
Immigration	A/6
Labor Departments	A/6
Legal Referrals	A/11
Mediation and Arbitration	A/11
Miscellaneous Workplace Issues	A/11
Older Workers	A/11
Retirement Plans and Pensions	A/12
Safety and Health Issues	A/12
Unions	A/13
Women's Issues	A/14
Index