Author : Summers Press
Release : 2010-01-20
Genre : Labor laws and legislation
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 223/5 ( reviews)

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Book Synopsis New Jersey Employers Guide 2010 3e by : Summers Press

Download or read book New Jersey Employers Guide 2010 3e written by Summers Press. This book was released on 2010-01-20. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The New Jersey Employer's Guide is an authoritative and accessible book that provides the "lay of the land" about employment law. the Guide integrates federal and New Jersey laws that affect the employer-employee relationship, as well as including valuable information about managing employees, developing employment policies, and avoiding liability for employment law violations. We have eliminated legal jargon from the New Jersey Employer's Guide , instead offering clear and concise explanations of today's complex labor laws, regulations, and court decisions. Relevant state and federal agencies are listed at the end of each of the ten chapters, along with citations for the information discussed. A valuable resource for business owners, managers, and human resource professionals, the New Jersey Employer's Guide includes discussion of these and other current topics: ;Updated sections on employment discrimination under the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination ;New penalties for violating New Jersey workers' compensation law ;Updated sections on New Jersey laws regarding employment contracts, workplace privacy, unemployment compensation, and public contractors ;Recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions regarding reverse race discrimination, age discrimination, Title VII retaliation claims, union organization, arbitration, and more ;Coverage of the H1N1 virus ("swine flu") outbreak and disaster readiness ;New discussions on improving employee morale and alternatives to layoffs ;The Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Restoration Act, which extends the time during which pay discrimination claims may be filed ;Changes to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), involving requirements for information security breach notification and health insurance enrollment ;Federal Trade Commission (FTC) red flag rules requiring certain businesses to respond to the "red flags" of identity theft ;New Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) regulations, which expand employer responsibilities ;New telephone service to verify employee Social Security numbers and new iCERT electronic system for foreign labor certifications