Employment Law: A Guide to Hiring, Managing, and Firing for Employers and Employees - Sixth Edition - Lori B. Rassas

Employment Law: A Guide to Hiring, Managing, and Firing for Employers and Employees, Sixth Edition Lori B. Rassas

ISBN: 9798892079389

Employment Law: A Guide to Hiring, Managing, and Firing for Employers and Employees, Sixth Edition

By Lori B. Rassas

In this practical, accessible guide, Lori B. Rassas provides a comprehensive overview of the legal issues that arise throughout the employer-employee relationship. Employment Law: A Guide to Hiring, Managing, and Firing for Employers and Employees, Sixth Edition, examines employment law from both employer and employee perspectives, offering a balanced understanding of the rights, responsibilities, and challenges involved in the modern workplace.

Designed for undergraduate, paralegal, and graduate-level employment law courses, including programs in human resources and business, the text follows the full employment lifecycle, from hiring and managing employees to termination. Real-world examples and end-of-chapter questions reinforce key concepts while presenting hypothetical situations that encourage students to apply their knowledge and develop critical thinking and analytical skills.

Updated coverage of workplace technologies, including artificial intelligence, and evolving federal employment laws prepares students to understand established legal requirements as well as emerging challenges in today's rapidly changing work environment.

New to the Sixth Edition

• AI in employment decisions: Examines artificial intelligence and automated employment decision tools used in recruiting, screening, interviewing, and workplace analytics, with particular attention to compliance risks under Title VII, the ADA, the ADEA, and related employment laws.
• Employee classification and workplace management: Expands coverage of employee versus independent contractor classifications, performance management, wage and hour compliance, and risks associated with AI-driven scheduling.
• Recent federal legislation: Covers new workplace protections for pregnant and nursing employees, religious accommodations, and privacy concerns involving AI and workplace surveillance.
• Updated post-employment issues: Provides revised coverage of layoffs, restrictive covenants, and post-employment obligations.

Key Features and Benefits

• Employment lifecycle approach: Organizes the material around the three major stages of the employment relationship: hiring, managing, and firing.
• Clear explanations: Makes complex employment law concepts accessible and easy to understand.
• Balanced perspectives: Examines legal issues from both employer and employee viewpoints, encouraging consideration of competing interests.
• Practical application: Uses engaging real-world scenarios and memorable examples to develop critical thinking and connect legal principles to workplace situations.

Employment Law: A Guide to Hiring, Managing, and Firing for Employers and Employees 2026 Sixth Edition Lori B. Rassas
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