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This 8th edition of the U.S. Master Human Resources Guide covers the entire body of knowledge of human resources management in a single desktop volume. Updated to include the most recent cases, government studies, and legislation affecting human resources management, this new version of the guide reflects the various types of tax-favored health plans like Health Savings Accounts, Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage, limitations on retirement plan contributions and benefits, the Consumer Credit Protection Act, and more. Unions continue to play an important role in the work life of many U.S. workers thus mandating HR professionals' need to maintain their personal development in labor relations. Expanded information on unfair labor practices, the establishment of bargaining units, rules governing employee conduct in traditional areas of fraternization with peers, employee solicitation while in company uniform, and procedures for employees to lodge complaints about the terms and conditions of employment is also included. Recent Cases: During 2005 the U.S. Supreme Court made two important decisions affecting HR issues. In IBP, Inc. v. Alvarez, et al., the Court held that employees must be compensated under the FLSA for time involved in donning and doffing specialized protective gear. On the subject of employment discrimination, the Court held that recovery for disparate impact discrimination was allowed, under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act on a similar basis as that permitted under the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Both cases are covered in this revision. Part of CCH's "Master Guide" series, this new U.S. Master Human Resources Guide provides a foundation for the application of sound human resources practices in business and for teaching in the academic setting. Benefits and Features: Descriptions of state of the art practices, from HR outsourcing to diversity, workplace security and international issues, including practical examples of how to apply them in work s