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The Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations shows you how to legally and successfully investigate and resolve any type of complaint or problem. It covers common workplace issues such as harassment, discrimination, violence, drug and alcohol use, and employee theft.

The book guides you through each step of an effective investigation, including:

• deciding whether to investigate
• taking immediate action, if necessary
• choosing an investigator
• planning the investigation
• interviewing witnesses
• gathering and evaluating the evidence
• tacking action
• documenting the investigation, and
•  following up.

“Clear, no-nonsense writing style that breaks investigative steps down clearly.”
-Janthan Janove, Author of Managing to Stay Out of Court

“A very thorough, very usable handbook for HR.”
-Attorney Maria Greco Danaher, Chair Employment and Labor Law Group Dickie, McCarney & Chilcote, PC

This book explains, in plain English, the 20 most important federal employment laws that come up in the workplace. You can look up what each law allows and prohibits, which businesses must comply, and how to fulfill record-keeping, posting, and reporting requirements. Each chapter covers one law, including:

• Americans with Disabilities Act
• Age Discrimination in Employment Act
• Fair Labor Standards Act
• Family and Medical Leave Act
• Immigration Reform and Control Act
• Fair Credit Reporting Act
• Pregnancy Discrimination Act
• Equal Pay Act
• Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
• Older Workers Benefit Protection Act, and
• Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

The 6th edition is updated to reflect the latest Supreme Court cases, government regulations, and state laws. Every employer and HR professional should keep it close at hand.

"Compliance sections in each chapter help employers understand what they must report, the records they must keep, and what penalties might befall them if they fail to comply." -Library Journal

If you’re tired of doing endless web searches for the information you need to start and run your business, this easy-to-use and authoritative resource is for you. 

“As an independent contractor, you are your boss. This is why Fishman’s book is so important.”-New Orleans Times-Picayune

“Covers everything independent contractors need to know.”-Business Life

Your Rights in the Workplace also contains nearly 20 charts on state-specific employment laws, including those on equal pay, use of criminal records, paid sick leave, social media passwords, medical and recreational marijuana, and more.

“Helps you decide whether to see a lawyer if you think you’ve been fired without cause, faced discrimination or harassment, or otherwise been treated unfairly.” -Businessweek

“This guide covers everything from sexual harassment to workers’ comp to age discrimination. It will help you cut through the legalese.”
- New York Daily News

“Offers both general and state by state guidance on how … employees can protect themselves against illegal staff cuts and make the most of compensation programs if let go.”
- U.S. News & World Report

“An easy-to-use guide of employee legal rights, suggested strategies and resources.”
- Detroit News