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Employment Law for Human Resource Practice Edition 5 by David J. Walsh EBOOK PDF Instant Download
Table of Contents
Brief Contents
Contents
Preface
Acknowledgments
Part 1: Introduction to Employment Law
Ch 1: Overview of Employment Law
Heard at the Staff Meeting
U.S. Employment Law is a Fragmented Work in Progress
Sources of Employment Law
Substantive Rights under Employment Laws
Determining Which Employment Laws Apply
Historical Development of U.S. Employment Law
Procedures for Enforcing Employment Laws
Enforceability of Arbitration Agreements
Remedies for Violations of Employment Laws
The Role of Managers in Legal Compliance
Key Terms
Chapter Summary
Practical Advice Summary
Chapter Questions
Ch 2: The Employment Relationship
The Importance of Determining Whether an Employment Relationship Exists
Who is an Employee?
Who is the Employer?
Key Terms
Chapter Summary
Practical Advice Summary
Chapter Questions
Ch 3: Overview of Employment Discrimination
The Continuing Reality of Employment Discrimination
The Concept of Employment Discrimination
Types of Discrimination
Disparate Treatment: A Closer Look
Adverse Impact: A Closer Look
Retaliation: A Closer Look
Key Terms
Chapter Summary
Practical Advice Summary
Chapter Questions
Part 2: The Hiring Process
Ch 4: Recruitment
Discrimination in Recruitment
Recruitment Methods
Recruiting Foreign Nationals for U.S. Employment
Application Process
Use of Social Media on Recruiting
Statements by Employers
Statements by Employees
Key Terms
Chapter Summary
Practical Advice Summary
Chapter Questions
Ch 5: Background Checks References, and Verifying Employment Eligibility
Background Checks
Criminal Records
Credit Reports
References
Verifying Employment Eligibility
Key Terms
Chapter Summary
Practical Advice Summary
Chapter Questions
Ch 6: Employment Tests
Drug Tests
Medical Examinations
Polygraphs and Honesty Tests
Scored Tests of Ability
Key Terms
Chapter Summary
Practical Advice Summary
Chapter Questions
Ch 7: Hiring and Promotion Decisions
Criteria for Hiring and Promotion Decisions
Key Terms
Chapter Summary
Practical Advice Summary
Chapter Questions
Part 3: Managing a Diverse Workforce
Ch 8: Affirmative Action
When is Affirmative Action Required?
Distinguishing Legal Affirmative Action from Reverse Discrimination
Ingredients of Affirmative Action Plans
Effects of Affirmative Action
Diversity and Affirmative Action
Key Terms
Chapter Summary
Practical Advice Summary
Chapter Questions
Ch 9: Harassment
Harassment as a Form of Discrimination
Recognizing Harassment
Liability for Harassment
Eliminating Harassment
Key Terms
Chapter Summary
Practical Advice Summary
Chapter Questions
Ch 10: Reasonably Accommodating Disability and Religion
Reasonable Accommodation of Disability
Reasonable Accommodation of Religion
Religious Advocacy and Religious Harassment
Religious Organization Exemption
Key Terms
Chapter Summary
Practical Advice Summary
Chapter Questions
Ch 11: Work-Life Conflicts and Other Diversity Issues
Leave Policies under the Family and Medical Leave Act
Language Requirements and National Origin Discrimination
Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Key Terms
Chapter Summary
Practical Advice Summary
Chapter Questions
Part 4: Pay, Benefits, Terms and Conditions of Employment
Ch 12: Wages, Hours, and Pay Equity
Wage and Hour Standards: Fair Labor Standards Act
Determining Compliance with Wage and Hour Standards
Other Wage Laws
Limitations on Work Hours
Discrimination in Pay: Equal Pay Act
Key Terms
Chapter Summary
Practical Advice Summary
Chapter Questions
Ch 13: Benefits
What Benefits Must Employers Provide?
What Does ERISA Require?
Pensions
Health Insurance
Discrimination and Benefits
Key Terms
Chapter Summary
Practical Advice Summary
Chapter Questions
Ch 14: Unions and Collective Bargaining
The Idea of Collective Bargaining
The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA)
Unfair Labor Practices
Union Organizing and Representation Elections
Key Terms
Chapter Summary
Practical Advice Summary
Chapter Questions
Ch 15: Occupational Safety and Health
The Occupational Safety and Health Act
Mine Safety and Health Act
Preventing Occupational Injuries and Illnesses
Workers’ Compensation
Responding to Workplace Injuries
Key Terms
Chapter Summary
Practical Advice Summary
Chapter Questions
Part 5: Managing Performance
Ch 16: Performance Appraisals, Training, and Development
Performance Appraisals
Training and Development
Key Terms
Chapter Summary
Practical Advice Summary
Chapter Questions
Ch 17: Privacy on the Job: Information, Monitoring, and Investigations
Overview of Workplace Privacy Protections
Handling Records and Employee Information
Monitoring and Surveillance of Employees
Investigation of Employee Conduct
Polygraphs
Key Terms
Chapter Summary
Practical Advice Summary
Chapter Questions
Part 6: Terminating Employment
Ch 18: Terminating Individual Employees
Determining Whether a Termination Has Occurred: Constructive Discharge
Employment at Will with Exceptions
Impermissible Grounds for Termination
Just Cause/Due Process
Handling Terminations
Key Terms
Chapter Summary
Practical Advice Summary
Chapter Questions
Ch 19: Downsizing and Post-Termination Issues
Downsizing
Post-Termination Issues
A Concluding Thought
Key Terms
Chapter Summary
Practical Advice Summary
Chapter Questions
Glossary
Case Index
Subject Index
