Provide your employees with a handbook that spells out your company's benefits, policies and procedures with this practical legal guide.

Every company, no matter how big or small, needs to provide workers with an employee handbook. Create Your Own Employee Handbook gives you all the information and policies managers, HR professionals and business owners need to create their own reader-friendly guide, no matter what state you live in. Each chapter covers a different topic, including:

at-will employment

hiring

pay and payroll

workdays and hours

performance evaluations

benefits

discrimination and harassment

complaints and investigations

leave

health and safety

substance abuse

privacy in the workplace

discipline

You'll get the lowdown on the legal and practical considerations that apply to each topic in your state, plus sample policies that you can use as-is, or tailor to meet your needs. The CD-ROM lets you cut-and-paste the language you need to complete your own handbook instantly.

The 4th edition is completely updated to include the latest developments in federal and state law, and covers emerging workplace issues such as lactation breaks, instant messaging, and new regulations for dealing with victims of domestic violence. (20080202)...

Keep your workplace safe -- create a sensible technology policy with this all-in-one-guide.

Sixty-eight percent of employees in the U.S. have sent emails that exposed their company to risk, and more than 229 million records have been taken from stolen business laptops or hacked business websites since 2005. It is no wonder, then, that technology dangers consistently rank number one on the list of employers' concerns.

Every new device that promises to make our lives easier brings with it the risk of misuse -- whether accidental or intentional. That's why it's so important that any business that employs both people and computers create a safe and sensible policy for technologies in the workplace.

Smart Policies for Workplace Technologies provides the tools employers need to assess your current policies' effectiveness, along with information on how to draft or revise, then distribute and enforce your new customized policies.

Learn how to protect your business with a policy that addresses:

• Trade secret protection
• Customer, employer and employee privacy
• Communicating with employees regarding privacy policy
• Managing electronic documents and tools
• Limiting liability for employee misconduct
• Conserving company resources

Co-published with the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), Smart Policies for Workplace Technologies keeps your business safe, online and off....

Co-published with the Society for Human Resource Management.

The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws explains the 20 most important federal laws dealing with employment issues - a must-have book for any human resources professional, manager or entrepreneur. Written in plain English, the book's topics include:

Which business must comply with each law

Where to find the text of each law

Which federal agency enforces each law

What each law allows and prohibits

Practical tips to remain within the scope of the law

Resources for further research and information


Find the information you need about these major laws in plain English:

Americans with Disabilities Act

Age Discrimination in Employment Act

Equal Pay Act

Family and Medical Leave Act

Pregnancy Discrimination Act

And much more

Stay ahead of the game and protect your company and yourself -- get The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws today! The 2nd edition has been completely updated to reflect the latest laws and U.S. Supreme Court decisions, includes a new chapter on The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), and contains major updates on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA). (20080308)...

Everything you need to investigate -- and resolve -- common workplace complaints and problems.

The Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations is both a legal and practical book, packed with tips and strategies that will help you sort out your workplace problems, quickly and legally.

It offers a 10-step plan that you can use to resolve all kinds of workplace complaints, including:

*harassment
*discrimination
*workplace violence
*employee theft


The Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations explains how to conduct an investigation that will stand up in court, helping you decide whether to investigate, do interviews, gather evidence, write an investigation report and make disciplinary decisions.

The book provides forms, checklists, sample policies, sample documentation and legal resources for all 50 states. All forms, as well as audio interviews and scenarios, are included on a CD-ROM....

Get all the tools you need to manage FMLA leave with this indispensable guide to respecting employees' rights and protecting your business' interests.

The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a law with a noble purpose: To help employees balance the demands of work and family.

But the FMLA can be difficult to apply in the real world, especially when other laws -- such as workers' comp statutes or state leave laws -- also come into play. Any misstep can create needless frustration for both managers and employees.

Fortunately, The Essential Guide to Family & Medical Leave provides all the information and forms you need to comply with the FMLA. It answers vital questions, such as:

Who qualifies for leave?

How much leave can employees take?

What are the employee's --and the company' s --notice obligations?

What are a companys 'obligations to an employee on leave?

How can a company minimize disruptions?

The Essential Guide to Family & Medical Leave also includes a CD-ROM packed with checklists, forms and worksheets, as well as audio dialogues that show how to communicate effectively with employees who need to take leave.

Let the practical strategies in The Essential Guide to Family & Medical Leave help you meet your legal obligations to employees, while also meeting your company's needs. The 2nd edition has been revised to cover extensive changes in the law, including available leave for family members of those serving in the military and changes in FMLA regulations. Plus, you'll get the latest information about family and medical leave laws in your state. (20090208)...