The Employer's Legal Handbook - Employer's Legal Handbook, 4th ed Author:Fred S. Steingold New laws affect every aspect of being an employerfrom interviewing and hiring, to handling employee benefits to firing. The most complete guide to your legal rights and responsibilities, The Employers Legal Handbook shows you how to comply with the most recent workplace laws and regulations, run a safe and fair workplace and avoid ... more »lawsuits. Learn everything you need to know about: * Hiringunderstand the legal guidelines for hiring employees, writing job descriptions, conducting interviews, investigating applicants. * Smart personnel practiceswhat to include in employee personnel files, employee handbooks, performance reviews and references for former employees. * Employee benefitslearn the ins and outs of wage and hour laws, retirement plans and health insurance. * Workplace health and safetyhow to comply with OSHA requirements, implement policies on smoking, drug and alcohol abuse. * Discriminationhow to comply with laws prohibiting sexual harassment and discrimination based on age, race, pregnancy, sexual orientation and national origin. * Terminationhow to avoid wrongful termination cases, conduct a final meeting and protect your business information when employees leave. * Laws affecting small business practiceswhat you need to know about Americans With Disabilities Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, health and safety issues, employee testing. Whether you hire one employee or one hundred, The Employers Legal Handbook gives you the practical and legal guidance you need to run a fair and productive workplace, and stay out of legal trouble.« less