Your rights at work : all you need to know about workplace law, and how to use it to protect your job / by Richard C. Busse.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Busse, Richard C.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Labor laws and legislation--United States--Popular works.

Labor laws and legislation.

Employee rights--United States--Popular works.

Employee rights.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (330 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Naperville, Ill. : Sphinx Pub., 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

"This compassionate, practical guide is a must read for employees and employers alike." -Jody Larimore, Human Resources Director, Northwest Region, Wells Fargo Bank Take advantage of the workplace rules that protect you. While it may seem that your employer holds all the cards at work, your have rights and legal protections that your employer must follow. It is important to understand the employment issues you face and how the interactions between employee and employer affect you. Your Rights at Work guides you through the maze of regulations that concern you. It teaches you how to protect yourself and when to use the rights you are entitled to. Use the practical advice it gives along with the following features to get the most out of your job. Frequently Asked Questions Tips to Survive Discipline Q and A on Settling Your Dispute Taking Your Case to Court Reporting Illegal Harassment Handling a Termination EEOC Office Directory State Discrimination Enforcement Agencies Hiring an Attorney Plus much, much more

Contents:

Front Cover

Title Page

Copyright Page

Acknowledgment

Contents

Introduction

Section One: Understanding Employment Law

Chapter 1: Our Legal System

The Law

Stages of Litigation

Chapter 2: Discrimination

Proving Discrimination

Federal Remedies

Procedural Hurdles

State Law Protection

Rights of Rejected Applicants

Protection for Private Employees

Chapter 3: Wrongful Discharge

Public Policy

Proving Wrongful Discharge

Wrongful Constructive Termination

Remedies

Chapter 4: Tort Claims

Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress

Fraud

Intentional Interference with Economic Relations

Invasion of Privacy

Defamation

Negligence

Chapter 5: Employment Contracts

Contract-Making Opportunities

Enforcing Contracts

Employee Handbooks

Past Practice

Duration of Employment

Contracts Implied by Law

The Covenant of Good Faith

The Problem with Contract Claims

Negotiated, Written Contracts

Termination Provisions

Compensation

Special Clauses

Chapter 6: A Closer Look at Title VII

Race Discrimination

National Origin Discrimination

Gender Discrimination

Sexual Orientation Discrimination

Religious Discrimination

Chapter 7: Sexual Harassment

Supervisors

Coworkers

Identifying Sexual Harassment

Chapter 8: Age and ERISA Discrimination

Age Discrimination

Employee's Remedies

ERISA Discrimination

Chapter 9: Federal Rights of Disabled Workers

The Rehabilitation Act

The Americans with Disabilities Act

Chapter 10: Whistleblowing and Retaliation Statutes

Opposition Statutes

Statutes Relating to Protected Activities

State Laws

Chapter 11: Employee Benefits and Working Conditions

The Family and Medical Leave Act

Retirement Legislation (ERISA)

COBRA Rights

The Fair Labor Standards Act.

The Davis-Bacon Act

Plant Closure Legislation

Occupational Safety and Health Act

Workers' Compensation Laws

Unemployment Compensation

Drug Testing Laws

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act

Garnishment

Immigration Laws and the Workplace

Rights to Unionize

Chapter 12: Employee Privacy

Expectation of Privacy

Telephone Monitoring

Email Monitoring

Chapter 13: Distinct Employee Groups

Government Employees

Union Employees

Section Two: Using Employment Law

Chapter 14: Reasons for Discrimination

Prejudice

Resentment Due to Affirmative Action

Frustration Due to Accommodations

Anger

Greed

Fear

Chapter 15: Workplace Harassment

Reporting Illegal Harassment

Retaliation for Reporting Illegal Harassment

Cooperating with the Investigation

The Reporting Aftermath

Common Questions Concerning Workplace Harassment

Chapter 16: Surviving Employer Discipline

Surviving Pending Discipline

Verbal Warning

Written Warning

Suspension or Involuntary Leave

The Aftermath

Tips to Survive Employer Discipline

Chapter 17: Handling a Termination

Chapter 18: Evaluating Your Legal Case

Potential Success in Court

No Case is Perfect

Chapter 19: Hiring an Attorney

Determining if You Need an Attorney

Selecting an Attorney

Types of Attorneys

Fees

Retainer Agreements

Changing Attorneys

Chapter 20: Filing a Lawsuit

The Prefiling Stage

The Postfiling Stage

The Trial Stage

The Appeal Stage

Chapter 21: Settling Your Case

Section Three: Frequently Asked Questions About Your Rights in the Workplace

Glossary

Appendix A: EEOC Office Directory

Appendix B: State Discrimination Laws and Agencies

Appendix C: Notable Wrongful Discharge Cases

Notes

Index.

About The Author

Ad Pages

Back Cover.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9786611824990

9781402236891

1402236891

9781281824998

1281824992

9781423723219

142372321X

OCLC:

567935944