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The Fourth Edition offers a comprehensive treatment of the entire subject of personnel law that reflects the author's personal experience as both a practicing lawyer and personnel director. Written in simple language that bridges the gap between law and human relations management, the new edition explores the legal considerations that occur when an employer-employee relationship is established, and focuses on permissible activities in handling personnel problems, when to seek legal counsel, and how to stay out of court. Offers
new case law where the legal principles have been changed by the courts. Covers
all the new statutes. Continues to find an economical way for the
Epersonnel function to live with its law partner,
<70> whose principles are laid down by legislation and interpreted by the courts. An excellent resource for those in the personnel/ human resources field.
Customer Reviews:
do NOT use this as a textbook.......2002-11-06
The very first sentence of the Prologue of this book contains a grammatical error (it should be "principles," not "principals") and I am sorry to say that things don't get much better. I purchased this book as a text for an Employment Law class and it was terrible; I quit using it halfway through the course and recommended the instructor find another text. The author seems to think he's the most credible person in the world but, as someone who is also a human resources practitioner, I can assert from experience that many of his opinions (several of which are presented as "facts") are wrong. He clearly doesn't even understand what the field of human resources IS, and in many cases I found his tone very offensive.
In addition to using more current information, Sovereign would be well-advised to better consider his audience and to research the field of human resources in general. I would suggest he start with professional organizations such as SHRM or ASTD; the advice and information on their web sites is far superior to anything in this text.
Hodgepodge of mismatched topics.......2000-06-30
Sovereign seems to skip around often in a half-hearted effort at being comprehensive. The cases are not very recent, despite the publication date, and the book has a definite lack of flow. It is almost as if the author threw together several mismatched segments and forgot to edit it for comprehension and cohesiveness.
Adequate on the law; suffers from poor editing.......1998-02-27
I have to use this book as the text for a class I teach in Employment Law (i.e., non-collective-bargaining law) to students matriculating to a Master of Science Degree in Human Resources. The text adequately surveys the law, but suffers from terrible proofing and editing; it also needs an update, because the 1994 edition obviously was not written any later than early 1993, based on the omission of certain important U.S. Supreme Court cases from 1994 and since. The book also suffers from an extremely strong pro-management tone; a more balanced approach would serve the untutored reader better. There are better books, such as the ABA Guide, which I commend to potential readers of this book.
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Provides an overview of individual employee rights. Expert authors focus on the problem areas, such as physical safety, privacy and reputation, discrimination, individual rights protections in collective action statutes, termination of employment, and pensions. Contains new sections on restrictive covenants, trade secrets, and a short chapter on remedies.
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Not very good, but the only thing out there.......2006-05-04
This book, like most of the other nutshells I've read, is not particularly helpful. The organization is confusing, and not enough attention is devoted to major topics, as the format is primarily just a recitation of cases. A study guide is supposed to provide a concise synopsis of the law, not merely throw a bunch of conflicting cases at the reader. Steven Emanuel has the market for law school study aides cornered, with the Examples & Explanations series a distant second. Unfortunately, this is the only major study guide that exists for employment law. Thanks to Rothstein's worthless and maddening casebook, learning employment law is neither interesting nor fun. This nutshell will provide some relief, but not much.
Different viewpoints.......2005-04-01
There was once a boss and an employee. They both saw things from a different viewpoint and from the vision of their own eyes both were entitled to their own opinions and neither was to blame for the differing viewpoints.
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A valuable self-help guide for the newly unemployed and those who want to be prepared when and if "the axe falls."
Now you can arm yourself with the latest expert advice about legal options and job loss coping methods. This valuable book was written by experienced lawyers Paul H. Tobias and Susan Sauter. In its eighteen chapters you'll discover information you cant' afford to miss. With tens of thousands of people being laid off every year, you need to know your employee rights. Chapters cover such diverse topics as how to take action against discrimination, how to deal with the judicial and administrative systems, and how to copewith the financial and emotional burdens caused by job loss.
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Good book to help you negotiate the slippery slope.......2001-02-07
Author Tobias guides the reader through that awful experience of losing a job. Employees sometimes need to know what there rights are, and this book helps. Useful for me as I negotiated severance and letters of recommendation...something that my employer really didn't want to do.
A Very Informative Book.......2000-01-05
This book is excellent. A great help for those who have recently been fired from a job or who are expecting to get the axe. I especially felt that the chapters on negotiating a separation package were useful.
This is an excellent guide for workers' rights........1999-11-09
I would recommend this book to anyone who is having problems at work
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Hiring good people is and always will be the most critical factor in an organization's success. 101 Strategies for Recruiting Success offers practical tips of the trade from a recruiting professional with more than two decades of experience. The book reveals 25 talent sourcing options, probing interview questions and methods, and high- impact retention strategies that begin even before the candidate is hired.
Pritchard presents sage advice in bite-sized chunks, designed for immediate implementation. The book features a "Recruiting Excellence Workbook" filled with specific to-do's for maximizing staffing initiatives and complementing organizational objectives.
Both a revitalized approach for companies and a powerful career booster for success- focused recruiting professionals, 101 Strategies for Recruiting Success is the key to putting the right people in the right jobs in the right places -- and keeping them there.
Customer Reviews:
101 Strategies for Recruiting Success.......2007-07-18
It's an extremely scary thought but many Human Resource professionals aren't even trained in HR. They are simply people whose jobs have been downsized and the company had no where else to put them. How can these people possibly find the right people for the right job?
101 Strategies for Recruiting Success is a one of a kind resource that provides a solution for recruiting woos. The book is packed full of very specific ways to find qualified potential employees and how to match these individuals to their dream job. These strategies are presented in a very intuitive fashion to help the beginner learn the basics and build from there. The invaluable material contained in these sections is presented in a clear and meticulous way that can easily be integrated into real business hiring decisions.
Not impressed.......2007-06-24
The information on this book is very basic. It may be useful to a college grad looking to get a start in recruiting or to entry level employees. Some of the information in this book is common sense. If you have been recruiting for a few years, this not the book for you.
An Invaluable Resource That Got Me Started In The Biz..........2007-04-07
I could not disagree more with the short and pointless critique above. This book covers many facets of the business and is incredibly helpful both to rookie headhunters in the trenches (like myself) as well as to corporate HR departments. It's a double edged sword of course because the more corporate HR leaders read this and follow it's wisdom, the less they will need headhunters like myself but that's because it is excellent advice and you can't fault that. The individual who made the snarky remark above about planning your day and not liking the general advice that this book offers needs to understand that recruiters are their own bosses and the way to run your desk is to plan out each day to a T and to understand how to prioritize based on what your employers needs are as well as your own. It's not that complicated but is incredibly important!
In short, someone who takes the time to read the book and apply it's teachings will find themselves as I did in a position to find the right people everytime through creativity, perseverance and true honest to goodness work (rather than relying on the job boards and other "low-hanging fruit" that keeps corporate america forever looking for trained individuals like myself to find the people they need).
Good luck to all my peers out there and take the time to study this book!!
A view from 50,000 feet.......2007-03-15
If you are looking for a how-to book with tricks and tips of the trade, this is not the book for you. ie., "Strategy 97- Plan Your Day" ... We all know we need to plan our day; however, if the book attempted to explain how to effectively plan a recruiter's day, there would be some benefit to that! Mostly general advice is provided.
Book Description
A powerful new technique for exposing the person behind the resume
Traditional interview techniques are notoriously inadequate when it comes to providing a picture of how a candidate will actually perform on the job. Recently, an interview style proven to more accurately identify the cream of the crop has been making headlines. It's called behavioral interviewing, and it involves getting candidates to truthfully describe how they responded to past job situations to indicate how well they will handle tasks required in their new position.
Coauthored by a hiring consultant to Coca-Cola, Nortel, Siemens, and other Fortune 500 companies, How to Choose the Right Person for the Right Job Every Time explains the advantages of behavioral interviewing and shows managers how to:
- Identify the skills and characteristics they want in a candidate
- Develop an interview format
- Ask the right questions--includes 401 sample questions
- Rate candidates by scorecard
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Of interest to anyone who wishes to understand more about employee rights and the revolutionizing of employment models, Employment and Employee Rights addresses the issue of rights in the workplace from the perspective of both employees and employers.In the process of exploring arguments for guaranteeing rights, the book examines the relational, developmental, and economic bases upon which they are founded. New dimensions of employment are also considered, including a model that incorporates growing workplace diversity, builds upon our understanding of the legal landscape, and expands upon our justifications for recognizing and protecting rights.Employment and Employee Rights defends employee rights as economic value added for employers and companies, and it suggests a model where employees engage in meaningful work, maintain their autonomy, and exercise a level of control over their employment.
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Social and Labour Rights in a Global Context
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The active pursuit of social and labor rights is seen as a crucial response to globalization. Essays by leading scholars from the U.K., Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the U.S. question the effectiveness of the new rhetoric of rights (such as decent work and security; equality of opportunity; adequate food and housing; and healthcare). The contributors examine emerging new approaches at the international and E.U. level in several European countries, Japan, and the U.S. and in codes of practice of multinational companies.
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The quick reference to employment law for anyone who oversees workers.
Whether you're managing workers or working in the HR department, The Manager's Legal Handbook is the perfect introduction to supervising employees and independent contractors safely and legally.
Need some information about overtime? Want some useful ideas on workplace policies? Have a question about trade secrets and need the answer now? This one-of-a-kind book provides everything you need to stay within the bounds of the law, including:
frequently asked questions concise articles helpful tips "lessons from the real world" dozens of resources, online and off Designed for managers and supervisors who need answers quickly, as well as professionals pursuing a career in human resources, The Manager's Legal Handbook covers hiring, firing and everything in between.
The 3rd edition is completely overhauled to provide quick answers to the questions that managers encounter every day. It includes updated 50-state legal charts and new sections on setting pay and communicating with employees.
Table of Contents
Introduction
How to Use This Book Additional Resources
1. Hiring Employees
Advertisements Interviews Making Promises Applicants With Disabilities Testing Offer Letters Written Employment Contracts Young Workers
2. Wage and Hour Law
The Fair Labor Standards Act The Minimum Wage Overtime What Counts As an Hour Worked Garnishments Equal Pay Employee Record Keeping
3. Discrimination
Antidiscrimination Laws Race Age National Origin Sexual Orientation Disability Sexual Harassment Religion Genetics Exceptions
4. Personnel Policies
The Legal Landscape At-Will Employment Employee Handbooks Performance Evaluations Preventing Sexual Harassment Creating and Maintaining Personnel Files Who Has a Right to See Personnel Files?
5. Leave Policies
Vacation and Sick Leave Family and Medical Leave Pregnancy and Parental Leave Jury Duty and Voting Military Leave
6. Privacy in the Workplace
The Right to Privacy Background Checks Testing Current Employees Electronic Monitoring Off-Duty Conduct Workplace Searches
7. Health and Safety
Health and Safety Laws Workers' Compensation Smoking Drugs and Alcohol
8. Unions
The National Labor Relations Act Representation Elections and Organizing Campaigns Election Statements Shop Talk Union Shops and Union Dues Collective Bargaining Company Unions and Employee Committees Strikes
9. Independent Contractors
Classifying Workers Benefits and Drawbacks Important Documents Written Agreements Copyright Ownership
10. Trade Secrets
Trade Secrets Law Protecting Trade Secrets Nondisclosure Agreements Noncompete Agreements Nonsolicitation Agreements Hiring From Competitors
11. Handling Workplace Problems
Disciplining Workers Investigating Complaints Retaliation Workplace Violence Liability for an Employee's Bad Acts
12. Firing and Layoffs
Illegal Reasons for Firing Employees Firing Employees With Employment Contracts Making the Decision to Fire How to Fire Before Conducting Layoffs Making the Cut Conducting a Layoff
13. Departing Workers
Talking About It Health Insurance Severance Releases Unemployment Benefits
Appendix: Employers' Resources
Internet Resources Federal Agencies State Labor Departments State Fair Employment Offices State OSHA Offices
Index
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"Understand employment law, quickly and easily! Manager's Legal Handbook is the perfect introduction to working legally with employees and independent contractors. Need information about overtime? Want some useful ideas on workplace policies? Have a question about trade secrets and need it now? This book provides all the answers with: frequently asked questions concise articles helpful tips ""lessons from the real world"" dozens of resources, online and off The 3rd edition is completely revised and update, and now provides 50-state legal charts to help you find the laws that affect your company. Designed for new business owners, managers and supervisors who need answers quickly, as well as professionals pursuing a career in Human Resources, this ""Legal Basics"" book covers hiring, firing and everything in between. "
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In an age of corporate takeovers and downsizing, employees need to know more than ever how to protect themselves. In this comprehensive guidebook, Steven Mitchell Sack, The Employees Lawyer, covers every aspect of life on the jobfrom getting hired to leaving with all the benefits and pay an employee deserves.
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In an age of corporate takeovers and downsizing, employees need to know more than ever how to protect themselves. In this comprehensive guidebook, Steven Mitchell Sack, "The Employee's Lawyer", covers every aspect of life on the job -- from getting hired to leaving with all the benefits and pay an employee deserves. Readers can use this book to:
-- know the law, stop illegal harassment, and combat unfair workplace practices
-- collect the salary, overtime, or benefits they deserve
-- take control of a job interview
-- find out how and when to resign from a job
-- negotiate every aspect of employment, from starting salary to the severance package.
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According to author Glenn Solomon, the "at-will" employment rule has undermined economic security and basic civil rights for decades. In this book he exposes it for what it is and tells workers how to maximize their job protection. The rule essentially is that anyone can be fired at any time, with or without warning, for any reason not specifically prohibited by law (such as race). Moreover, it is extremely difficult to prove wrongful termination in court. Solomon discusses exceptions to the rule (government and union workers) and dispels popular myths about employee rights (many people believe they can only be fired for just cause). Although it deals with sometimes complex legal concepts, the book is written in a style accessible to the average reader. Real-life cases illustrate the author's points throughout. Important topics include contracts, discrimination, deciding whether or not to sue, and setting a damage amount. Solomon concludes with a proposal for a "workplace without fear" and replaces the at-will rule with a for-cause standard for terminating employment.
Customer Reviews:
Lawyer coaches workers on real life work problems.......2006-03-09
There are several aspects to this review that I would like to cover.
First, the author seems very credible, with decades of valuable
experience, with real-life situations that he's gone through,
and this is what people need more and more, versus ivory tower,
university textbooks from PhD professors who are out of touch.
Second, perhaps this book will be helpful with the author's
consulting profession, as I would guess that a large amount of
his unbillable, hours wasted was spent explaining the a-b-c's
to the average American worker, who would ring him up, or visit
his office about a labor conflict. This book, I would imagine,
will help greatly the average person in sizing up what can and
cannot be done in legal terms about that work conflict.
Third, the author clearly is more Democrat leaning ideologically
speaking, so it's no surprise that this book is for workers,
and NOT for bosses, or HR Managers or even to kiss up to those
people looking to overpower and maintain tight control over
laborers.
Fourth, it's written in a layman's manner, understandable, and
not disnecessarily or overly complicated, which is the right
way to present the facts - which themselves, are introductory
but essential.
Overall, this is an interesting book for people who don't have
any ideas how the workplace and workers' rights relate to
laws as they apply to workers and employees.
e.g. I hired an employment specialized attorney 2 years ago,
and when I finished reading this book, I began thinking that
the lawyer I had hired was absolutely clueless in matters of
law, and was merely trained in procedural events.
Don't Go Home Without It.......2004-06-14
If you are one of the many that have to work for a living, the information contained in this book is important and a little scary. Easy to understand and written with a laid back humor this book informs you of your rights and obligations as an employee. It contains practical information, suggestions and various resources.
A must read.......2004-05-06
Wow! Check the color of your socks. (Read this book to learn why.) I thought we Americans had job security. Count me among the misinformed. This book will open your eyes. It's full of spunk and spiced with subversion. Read it now!
Read This Book.......2004-04-08
You Could Be Fired for Reading This Book is an important book for anyone with a job. The fact that most workers are employed "at-will" (at the will of the employer) and, therefore, disturbingly vulnerable to losing their jobs is crucial information and not very well known. Author Glenn Solomon explains this basic employment reality -- and how we got there -- and presents ways to combat it, both on the job and if one is fired. With engaging style and wit, Solomon brings his legal expertise to an important subject whose time has come.
As Solomon guides the reader through the reality of being an "at-will" employee, he dispels often-held myths of employment protection and gives guidelines for genuine empowerment. There are things that can be done to make one's job more secure, as well as pitfalls to avoid. And should one lose one's job unfairly (all too common in the "at-will" universe), Solomon gives a step-by-step description of the processes involved in filing a claim. You Could Be Fired for Reading this Book is both an interesting eye-opener and an important resource to have on hand.
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