Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction -- Navigating the maze of employment law -- Hiring -- Compensation and hours -- Discrimination -- Personnel basics -- Time off -- Privacy -- Health and safety -- Unions -- Independent contractors -- Trade secrets -- Handling workplace problems -- Firing employees -- Layoffs -- Departing workers.

If you supervise employees or independent contractors, The manager's Legal Handbook is the perfect resource. Need information about overtime? Want useful ideas on workplace policies? Have a question about trade secrets and need the answer now? This book provides everything you need to stay within the bounds of the law, including nformation on: hiring, discrimination and harassment, wages and hours, privacy, time off, workplace policies, and firing and layoffs. Designed for managers, business owners, and human resources professionals who need answers on the go, this book book covers the most common issues employers face.