Learn why even employment lawyers are keeping this book on their desks

The Employer’s Practical Legal Guide, newly revised, steers you through the treacherous waters of hiring, firing, appraising and disciplining your employees. More than 80 checklists and self-audit questionnaires are included to help you target your company’s weak spots—and correct them before you end up in court.

Family and Medical Leave—Since an employee took his paternity leave, you’ve made layoffs. Do you have to take him back? See Section 13.

Recruitment—During an interview, a job candidate talked about her children. You didn’t hire her, but she’s back—with a lawyer. How can you prove you’re not guilty of discrimination? See Section 1.

Downsizing—You’ve been asked to cut your staff. Performance-wise, you know who should go. But legally, it’s not so easy: Two are older than 65, half are women, three are immigrants and one was out of work half of last year on disability. How can you make the cuts without making appearances in court for the next 10 years? See Section 7.

Dear Colleague:

You have the right to …

1. Fire an employee who’s slacking off.
2. Hire whoever you think is most qualified.
3. Promote any worker who’s earned it.
4. Deny leave that’s inconvenient.
5. Enforce company policies.

If you’re uncertain about how recent court rulings have affected these rights, you need the Employer’s Practical Legal Guide. This handy desk reference has all the information you need to protect these rights and others. What’s more, the Employer’s Practical Legal Guide is there whenever you need to …

• Prevent costly hiring mistakes.

• Cut unnecessary attorney fees and litigation.

• Avoid uncertainty about the law.

In plain English, the Employer’s Practical Legal Guide gives you the confidence to apply ...

• ERISA

• Civil Rights Act

• Equal Pay Act

• Age Discrimination in Employment Act

• Fair Labor Standards Act

• COBRA and HIPAA

• Americans with Disabilities Act

• Family and Medical Leave Act

• Pregnancy Discrimination Act

• Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act

• OSHA

• Older Workers Benefit Protection Act

• Immigration Reform and Control Act

• Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

PLUS, strategies on how to:

• Handle exit interviews.

• Trim your workers’ compensation premiums.

• Contest a worker’s unemployment insurance claim.

• Set up an arbitration program in your company.

• Fend off a union-organizing campaign—legally.

• Know when you can test for drugs but not alcohol.

... and even more!

Not sure all your questions will be answered? Scan the Employer’s Practical Legal Guide’s detailed table of contents, and we guarantee you’ll see how to manage your employees with greater confidence.