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This text provides an introduction to employment and labor law for the non-legal professional in human resource management and labor relations. The authors emphasize employment, labor, and social issues in the work environment as they cover federal and state laws governing employer/union and employee/employer relationships.
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This text provides an introduction to US employment and labor law for students of business, human resources, and industrial relations. Throughout the text, legal cases are used to illustrate principles relating to equal employment opportunity, employment law, and labor relations law. A sampling of topics includes commonly committed workplace torts; wrongful discharge; discrimination based on race, religion, age, and disability; occupational safety and health; the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA); the National Labor Relations Board; collective bargaining; and the rights of union members. The volume does not contain bibliographical references. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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