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The U.S. Employer's Guide is a comprehensive single-volume employment law manual that covers federal employment laws and provides an overview of state regulations on vital topics. Written in layman's terms, The U.S. Employer's Guide provides clear and concise explanations of today's complex employment laws. Always relevant topics covered in the Guide include hiring, wrongful termination, discrimination and harassment, hours and pay, benefits and leave, privacy, workers' compensation, and unemployment compensation. New topics of importance in today's business environment discussed in the 7th Edition of the U.S. Employer's Guide include: The most recent rulings by the Supreme Court on the ADA and punitive damages in discrimination cases. ADA reasonable accommodation requirements under new EEOC guidelines Telecommuting the U.S. Employer's Guide fully explains federal law and has discussions of state law incorporated into the text. Additional information is provided in six appendices listing state and federal agencies, plus numerous charts and lists, including: State child labor laws State discrimination laws State family and medical leave laws State minimum wage and overtime rules State wrongful discharge theories and much more!