Keep harassment and discrimination out of your workplace Discrimination and harassment can poison the work environment, prevent employees from succeeding, undermine company diversity efforts, and even lead to costly investigations and lawsuits. But it doesn’t have to be that way: Armed with the information and strategies in this book, you can protect your employees and your company from illegal harassment and discrimination. This book explains how to prevent harassment and discrimination—and quickly and effectively handle any incidents that arise. You’ll learn how to: recognize harassment and discrimination develop an effective policy against discrimination and harassment train employees and managers conduct a fair and thorough investigation document your company’s response take action against wrongdoers respond to agency complaints, investigations and even lawsuits Filled with real-world cases, answers to common questions, and tools you can use immediately in your company, The Essential Guide to Handling Workplace Harassment & Discrimination is your go-to guide for preventing and managing harassment and discrimination claims.

What employers must know about FMLA leave for both on-site and remote workers The federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) helps workers balance the demands of work, family, and personal care. But for employers, knowing how to apply this law fairly and legally can be difficult—especially when it comes to tracking intermittent leave, completing the proper paperwork, and determining eligibility for different types of leave. What’s more, related and sometimes overlapping workers’ compensation statutes and state leave laws add complexity, such that any misstep can create frustration for both managers and employees. This book provides answers—in plain English—to every employer’s tough questions about the FMLA. It provides detailed information, sample forms, and checklists and other tools to help company managers and human resources personnel figure out: • who is eligible for leave • what types of leave are covered • how much leave individual employees may take, and • how to comply with notice and other paperwork requirements. This indispensable guide, from experienced employment law attorneys, has already helped thousands of companies learn how to respect employees' rights while simultaneously protecting their business interests. The 7th edition includes changes to state family and medical leave laws and new material on handling leave requests by remote workers.

Don’t let harassment and discrimination claims disrupt your workplace Discrimination and harassment can poison the work environment, undermine employee morale, and lead to costly investigations and lawsuits. It’s critical to take steps to prevent harassment and discrimination, as well as to appropriately respond when incidents do happen. Protect your company and employees from harassment and discrimination claims using the information and strategies in this updated edition. You’ll learn how to: develop policies prohibiting harassment and discrimination train employees and supervisors handle employee complaints and investigate claims thoroughly document your company’s response take action against wrongdoers prevent illegal retaliation, and respond to agency complaints, investigations, and lawsuits. The legal principles, strategies, and tactics discussed in this book apply to remote workers and on-site staff.

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This highly effective self-study system offers complete coverage of every subject on the aPHR® exam Take the Human Resources Certification Institute’s 2022 aPHR exam with complete confidence using this integrated study guide. Written by a team of HR experts, aPHR Associate Professional in Human Resources Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition features information about the aPHR exam, HR certifications in general, and important U.S. laws and regulations. You’ll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, accurate practice questions, and in-depth explanations. Beyond fully preparing you for the challenging exam, the guide also serves as a valuable on-the-job reference. Covers all exam topics, including: U.S. laws and regulations Talent acquisition Learning and development Compensation and benefits Employee relations Compliance and risk management Early HR career–level tasks Online content includes: 250 practice exam questions Test engine that provides full-length practice exams and customized quizzes by topic

This Guide has been used around the world by federal agencies, labor unions, attorneys, arbitrators, and adjudicators for research, quidance, and training. The text analyzes thousands of published decisions of the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit. It is updated annually.