Labor and Employment Law Handbook, Fourth Edition

Finding critical information on labor and employment law doesn't have to be an arduous, time-consuming job. Gordon Jackson's acclaimed Labor and Employment Law Handbook, Fourth Edition offers HR professionals, employment lawyers, and labor representatives fast, accurate answers to all their questions about compliance with federal and state labor law. Written in clear, straightforward language, with a minimum of legal jargon, this handy resource is the first place to start when researching any aspect of labor and employment law.

Labor and Employment Law Handbook, Fourth Edition is a convenient guide to federal and state laws pertaining to labor relations. Filled with useful tables of cases, this unique reference addresses the procedural guidelines of each law. It explains how to process a particular claim, charge, or lawsuit and discusses the various available defenses.

Labor and Employment Law Handbook, Fourth Edition covers the National Labor Relations Act and related federal laws…anti-discrimination laws and executive orders…wage and hour laws…safety and health laws…retirement, welfare, and privacy laws…and state labor laws in all 50 states.

Written from a neutral perspective for the benefit of both management-oriented and labor-oriented practitioners, Labor and Employment Law Handbook , Fourth Edition is a convenient, "go-anywhere" reference that provides easy-access information on all types of employment issues. This essential guide will help you keep your company in compliance with all federal and state employment laws - and avoid costly penalties.

Previous Edition: Labor and Employment Law Handbook, Third Edition, ISBN: 9780735553255

• 1. INTRODUCTION TO THE LABOR MANAGEMENT RELATIONS ACT
• 2. JURISDICTION OF THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS BOARD
• 3. LMRA COVERAGE
• 4. LMRA - PREEMPTION AND CONFLICTS
• 5. EMPLOYER INTERFERENCE WITH PROTECTED ACTIVITIES - SECTION 8(a)(1) VIOLATIONS
• 6. EMPLOYER DOMINATION AND RETALIATION - SECTIONS 8(a)(2) AND 8(a)(4) VIOLATIONS
• 7. EMPLOYER DISCRIMINATION AND DISCHARGE - SECTION 8(a)(3) VIOLATIONS
• 8. PROTECTED CONCERTED ACTIVITIES
• 9. UNION RESTRAINT OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS - SECTION 8(b)(1) VIOLATIONS
• 10. COERCION TO ENTICE EMPLOYER DISCRIMINATION - SECTION 8(b)(2) VIOLATIONS
• 11. SECONDARY BOYCOTTS - SECTION 8(b)(4) (A), (B), AND (C) VIOLATIONS
• 12. JURISDICTIONAL DISPUTES, INFORMATIONAL PICKETING, AND OTHER 8(b) VIOLATIONS
• 13. INTRODUCTION TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
• 14. DUTY TO BARGAIN: EMPLOYER'S OBLIGATIONS
• 15. COLLECTIVE BARGAINING: UNION'S OBLIGATIONS
• 16. HOW TO PROCESS AN UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE CHARGE
• 17. THE UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE HEARING
• 18. UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES: POSTHEARING PROCEEDINGS
• 19. REPRESENTATION PETITIONS FOR CERTIFICATION
• 20. PREELECTION REPRESENTATION HEARINGS
• 21. THE NLRB ELECTION PROCESS
• 22. INTERFERENCE WITH NLRB ELECTIONS
• 23. OBJECTIONS AND CHALLENGES TO NLRB ELECTIONS
• 24. DECERTIFICATION, DEAUTHORIZATION, AND UNIT CLARIFICATION PETITIONS
• 25. THE LABOR MANAGEMENT REPORTING AND DISCLOSURE ACT
• 26. LABOR ARBITRATION
• 27. RAILWAY LABOR ACT
• 28. FEDERAL SERVICE LABOR-MANAGEMENT RELATIONS ACT
• 29. MISCELLANEOUS LABOR RELATIONS LAWS
• 30. CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1964, TITLE VII
• 31. CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1991
• 32. UNFAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES
• 33. PROTECTED CHARACTERISTICS DISCRIMINATION
• 34. HARASSMENT LEGISLATION AND LITIGATION
• 35. HOW TO PROCESS A TITLE VII CLAIM DEFENSES TO A TITLE VII CLAIM
• 37. RECORDKEEPING AND NOTICE-POSTING REQUIREMENTS UNDER TITLE VII
• 38. RELATED EEO PROTECTIVE LAWS
• 39. FEDERAL AGE DISCRIMINATION IN EMPLOYMENT ACT (ADEA)
• 40. HOW TO PROCESS AND DEFEND AN ADEA CLAIM
• 41. EQUAL PAY ACT
• 42. VETERANS' REEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS
• 43. THE REHABILITATION ACT OF 1973 AND RELATED DISCRIMINATION BANS IN FEDERAL PROGRAMS
• 44. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
• 45. FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE ACT OF 1993
• 46. EXECUTIVE ORDER 11246 AND RELATED LAWS
• 47. CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
• 48. INTRODUCTION TO THE FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT
• 49. MINIMUM WAGE AND OVERTIME REQUIREMENTS UNDER THE FLSA
• 50. CHILD LABOR LAWS UNDER THE FLSA
• 51. FLSA ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND RECORDKEEPING
• 52. MISCELLANEOUS FEDERAL WAGE AND HOUR LAWS
• 53. INTRODUCTION TO THE FEDERAL OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT
• 54. OSHA STANDARDS
• 55. OSHA ENFORCEMENT
• 56. OSHA HEARINGS AND REVIEWS
• 57. FEDERAL MINE SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT
• 58. FEDERAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS
• 59. INTRODUCTION TO THE EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT INCOME SECURITY ACT
• 60. PARTICIPATION, VESTING, AND FUNDING REQUIREMENTS UNDER ERISA
• 61. FIDUCIARY REQUIREMENTS OF ERISA
• 62. MULTI-EMPLOYER PENSION PLANS
• 63. ERISA RECORDKEEPING, REPORTING, ANDDISCLOSURE REQUIREMENTS
• 64. ERISA ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
• 65. FEDERAL SOCIAL SECURITY AND RELATED PROGRAMS
• 66. FEDERAL UNEMPLOYMENT AND WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAWS
• 67. FEDERAL PRIVACY AND RELATED LAWS
• 68. IRCA, WARN, AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE LEGISLATION