This is the book every employer and HR professional needs on his or her desk. This one-of-a-kind guide covers 20 of the most important federal employment laws, providing plain-English explanations of what each law allows and prohibits, which businesses must comply, record-keeping, posting and reporting requirements, penalties for violating the law - and more.

A comprehensive guide to the major legal issues facing employers, from hiring to firing (and everything in between). In Nolo's plain-English style, this bestseller cuts through the legalese to provide all the information business owners and managers need to know to avoid legal problems and treat employees fairly

Features information on firing, wages, health insurance, medical leave, retirement plans, disability and worker's compensation insurance, discrimination, and privacy rights with up-to-date state and federal law information.