{"product_id":"9781430245520","title":"The Employer Bill of Rights: A Manager's Guide to Workplace Law","description":"\u003cp\u003eAny employee can sue any employer at any time, and for just about any reason. There is no such thing as a bulletproof personnel decision. It’s no wonder businesses fear lawsuits from employees—they are costly in terms of time, money, and distraction.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  But fear not. \u003cem\u003eThe Employer Bill of Rights: A Manager’s Guide to Workplace Law\u003c\/em\u003e is a practical handbook designed to help managers and business owners navigate the ever-changing maze of labor and employment laws, rules, and regulations. Following its practical guidelines will help you deter most lawsuits and place you in the best possible position to defend those that ultimately are filed.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  Your expert guide, employment attorney Jonathan T. Hyman, shows you how to assert your rights to protect your investment in people, operations, facilities, and other assets—all with any eye to maintaining a more productive, harmonious, and profitable workplace. In addition, \u003cem\u003eThe Employer Bill of Rights\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eExplains in practical and plain language the key legal issues that managers face on a daily basis in managing their employees. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDescribes how to make personnel decisions that will help you avoid costly litigation. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eExplains the who, what, why, when, where, and how of each of the major federal employment discrimination acts. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTackles cutting-edge human resources issues such as wage-and-hour disputes and managing social media in the workplace. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eShows how to hire and fire employee without the fear of an expensive discrimination lawsuit. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eDescribes how to control your operations by implementing legal policies and procedures related to plant shut downs, employee scheduling, work rules, and the maintenance of confidential, critical information. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eProposes recordkeeping practices designed to support your decisions.   \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eShows why you should follow the Golden Rule in all personnel matters with your employees. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eNo personnel decision or policy is litigation-proof, but\u003cem\u003e The Employer Bill of Rights: A Manager’s Guide to Workplace Law \u003c\/em\u003ewill help you make informed decisions to hedge against and avoid the biggest blunders and errors that too often result in expensive and time-consuming lawsuits.\u003c\/p\u003e  What you’ll learn\u003cul\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHow to hire and fire employee without the fear of an expensive discrimination lawsuit. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHow to legally pay your employees under the complex and confusing regulatory scheme imposed by the Fair Labor Standards Act, in addition to legally granting or denying leave of absence requests. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe who, what, why, when, where, and how of each of the major federal employment discrimination acts. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe key provisions you need in your employee handbook, and how to draft them. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHow to maintain a bona fide “open door” to avoid problems with retaliation or union organizing—as well as to promote an amicable workplace. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eHow to control your operations by implementing legal policies and procedures related to plant shut downs, employee scheduling, work rules and policies, and the maintenance of confidential, critical information. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eRecord keeping practices designed to support your decisions. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eWhy it matters that you follow the Golden Rule in all personnel matters with your employees. \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ul\u003e  Who this book is for      \u003cp\u003e     \u003cem\u003eThe Employer Bill of Rights: A Manager’s Guide to Workplace Law\u003c\/em\u003e targets the owners of small to mid-size businesses and the managers that work in them. These businesses usually lack a dedicated in-house counsel responsible for, or knowledgeable in, labor and employment law. They often may also lack a human resources department. Without these internal resources, such businesses often shoot from the hip when making hiring, firing, pay, and other personnel decisions. Because of the intricacies and nuances of the ever-changing world of labor and employment law, these decisions can lead to costly mistakes. This book ensures that each personnel decision is made with the law—and the company’s best interests—in mind.         \u003c\/p\u003e     Table of Contents\u003col\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe Right to Hire on Qualifications and Fire on Performance \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe Right to Criticize to Improve Performance \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe Right to Control Operations \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe Right to Set Sane Work Rules \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe Right to Be Told When There Is a Problem \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe Right to Receive an Honest Day’s Work \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe Right to Have Our Say Before You Form a Union \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe Right to Reasonable Notice for Special Requests  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe Right to Confidentiality  \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eThe Right to Be Treated With Respect \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003eSample Forms \u003c\/li\u003e  \u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Apress","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47134072504560,"sku":"9781430245520","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781430245520_p0.jpg?v=1763750949","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781430245520","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}