Principles of Employment Law
Authors:
Smith, Peggie R. / Hodges, Ann C. / Stabile, Susan J. / Gely, Rafael
Edition:
1st
Copyright Date:
2009
- Publication Date: February 24th, 2009
- ISBN: 9780314168771
- Subject: Employment Law
- Series: Concise Hornbook Series
- Type: Hornbook Treatises
- Description: This book provides a comprehensive overview of employment law and is a useful supplement to any employment law casebook. The book is divided into six chapters. Chapter 1 examines who is an employee and who is an employer. Chapter 2 analyzes the employment-at-will doctrine and job security claims. Chapter 3 focuses on privacy, autonomy, and dignity. Chapter 4 analyzes claims that employers may have against employees. Chapter 5 discusses employment terms and benefits that are directly mandated by law, like minimum wage, or strongly encouraged or regulated by law, such as pensions. Finally, Chapter 6 examines workplace health and safety.
