The Employer's Practical Legal Guide: Plain Current Language About Current Employment Law

The EEOC received nearly 74,000 discrimination complaints in 2023, a five-year high. Are you prepared to face employee litigation, and win? For most employers, the answer is no. The Employer’s Practical Legal Guide steers you through the treacherous waters of employment law. Employment law attorney and educator Anniken Davenport will guide you through the complex maze using plain English and drawing on her more than forty-year career assisting companies like yours. In The Employer's Practical Legal Guide, you will find: Must-have policies for your employee handbook. Strategies for hiring and firing employees. Information on federal laws such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. More than 80 checklists and self-audit questionnaires to identify and correct any weak spots in your company's policies before they land you in court. This book is a must-have reference for HR departments, managers, employment lawyers, and others. Use it all year when challenging issues arise, and as a basis for comprehensive training that’ll keep your company out of hot water. The Employer’s Practical Legal Guide offers a wealth of information, all for less than the cost of one hour in attorney’s fees. Well-worth the purchase to protect your company.