Written for human resource managers, small and medium-sized business owners, corporate counsel and general practitioners, this publication provides a concise, readable explanation of applicable federal and state labor and employment law. Coverage includes: hiring, hours of work and payment of wages, health and safety standards, civil rights, union organizing, collective bargaining and strikes, employer liability for employees' acts, private health care and life insurance, disability or death of employee, retirement benefits, termination of employment, advisors and information sources. In addition to the thorough federal coverage, the authors have meticulously compiled and annotated areas in which Louisiana, rather than federal law, governs the employment relationship. Includes numerous handy checklists.

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