Contemporary Employment Law - 5th Edition - C. Kerry Fields

Contemporary Employment Law 5th Edition C. Kerry Fields ISBN 9798889068907

Contemporary Employment Law, Fifth Edition is a comprehensive and practical guide to understanding how today’s workplace is regulated. Through a balanced and accessible discussion of employment and labor law, renowned authors Fields and Cheeseman present the legal principles essential to managing a modern workforce.

Designed for a one-semester course, the text covers the core areas of employment and discrimination law, beginning with the critical distinction between employees and independent contractors. Organized into four clear parts—The Employment Relationship, Workplace Discrimination, Employee Protections and Benefits, and Special Topics in Employment Law—the book offers a structured and logical approach to this evolving field.

Written with students in mind, the Fifth Edition features engaging examples, concise concept summaries, and coverage of timely issues, all presented in a clear and approachable narrative style. This updated edition continues to deliver practical, relevant content that prepares students for real-world application.

New to the Fifth Edition:

• A new Artificial Intelligence feature that includes hands-on exercises allowing students to use AI to draft workplace documents similar to those they will encounter in business careers

• The most current developments in employment law, including:

  • Analysis of major federal legislation, such as the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act of 2021 and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act

  • Coverage of Executive Order 14110 addressing the use of artificial intelligence in hiring and employment decisions

  • Updated discussion of employment-related noncompete agreements

  • An overview of proposed changes to exempt employee wage thresholds

• Updated case law reflecting the latest legal trends and challenges

• Enhanced Connected eBook resources, including sample forms and Casebook Connect Study Center review questions

Professors and students will benefit from:

• A rich and effective pedagogical design

• Carefully edited landmark and contemporary cases that emphasize key legal principles while preserving the courts’ language

• Focus on Ethics questions included with every briefed case to encourage thoughtful analysis and discussion

Contemporary Employment Law 5th Edition C. Kerry Fields ISBN 9798889068907, 979-8889068907 & 9798889068914

Authors
C. Kerry Fields
Henry R. Cheeseman