The Employee Answer Book: Practical Answers to the Top 250 Questions Every Employee Has (Answer Book)

The employee -- Government employees -- The law -- Attorneys who concentrate on employment law -- The hiring process -- Actions that can affect the employer-employee relationship -- Bullying in the workplace -- Discrimination -- Other employment issues -- Getting relief -- Filing complaints -- Going to trial -- Obtaining unemployment benefits -- Workers compensation -- Family Medical Leave Act -- Noncompete agreements -- Severance and settlement agreements -- Mediations, arbitrations, and negotiations -- Looking forward -- Remaining employed/preparing for a legal fight -- The future of employment law.;The Employee Answer Book discusses federal employment law in detail and touches on employment law in all states. It provides explanations of employment issues in plain English and is easy to understand without needing an attorney to explain it to you. The Employee Answer Book discusses federal employment law in detail and touches on employment law in all states. It provides explanations of employment issues in plain English and is easy to understand without needing an attorney to explain it to you. Not everything that you might think is unfair in the workplace is actually illegal.In order to fully protect your rights, you must understand them first. The Employee Answer Book, the latest addition to the Answer Book Series, answers real questions from real people. This book discusses federal employment law in detail and touches on employment law in all states. It provides explanations of employment issues in plain English and is easy to understand without needing an attorney to explain it to you.Some topics covered include:Employment law basicsBeing injured on the jobWhen an employer is legally allowed to fire an employeeDiscriminationThe federal protection that is offered to employees Mediation, arbitration, and negotiationSeverance agreementsNon-compete agreementsWhen you need an attorneyWhen to go to court Not everything that you might think is unfair in the workplace is actually illegal. In order to fully protect your rights, you must understand them first. The Employee Answer Book, the latest addition to the Answer Book Series, answers real questions from real people. This book discusses federal employment law in detail and touches on employment law in all states. It provides explanations of employment issues in plain English and is easy to understand without needing an attorney to explain it to you. Some topics covered include: Employment law basics Being injured on the job When an employer is legally allowed to fire an employee Discrimination The federal protection that is offered to employees Mediation, arbitration, and negotiation Severance agreements Non-compete agreements When you need an attorney When to go to court