Employment Law for the Modern Workplace

In today’s litigious landscape, ignorance of employment law is potentially ruinous. Drawing from decades in the courtroom and direct conversations with the judges and jurors who decide these cases, Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. delivers what every business leader desperately needs: clear, actionable guidance for navigating the most treacherous terrain in modern management. A battle-tested resource that turns legal compliance from a source of anxiety into a foundation for organizational strength, this is employment law distilled from experience, not just theory. Praise for THE EMPLOYMENT LAW MANUAL “A must-read for any businessperson seeking to avoid legal problems and manage their workforce in a manner that complies with the law.” —RETIRED JUDGE WAYNE ANDERSEN, Former Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois “Jerry Maatman is one of the most knowledgeable employment lawyers I have ever used to solve complex employment ligation problems. The Employment Law Manual represents decades of experience in providing sage counsel to employers and their executive decision-makers.” —CAROLINE OYLER, Chief Legal Officer for Papa John’s International “The Employment Law Manual is an essential desk reference that will help all employers and their decision-makers.” —DAVID SAVITSKY, CEO of ATC Healthcare, Inc. “Maatman is a legal problem solver of unparalleled excellence. This book provides time-tested, practical expertise that is sure to help any executive in running their business while navigating the legal minefield of U.S. employment laws.” —DAVID MONTROSS, retired CEO of Equis, Inc. A landmark resource for executives, managers, and business owners on mastering employment law The first of its kind, this comprehensive guide is a roadmap for navigating employment law complexities while building stronger, more productive workplaces. Drawing from his four decades of frontline experience defending companies in employment litigation, Gerald L. Maatman, Jr. follows the chronological sequence of employment relationships – from hiring to firing, and everything in between – providing actionable strategies that have been stress-tested in courtrooms across America. Not stopping there, Maatman reveals the hidden dynamics of how judges and juries evaluate personnel decisions, sharing insights gleaned from winning and losing court cases, teaching trial advocacy, and hearing directly from jurors about what influences their verdicts. Readers will learn how to: Implement effective hiring practices and conduct fair terminations Handle difficult employees and prevent sexual harassment problems Manage documentation requirements and structure personnel policies that protect both companies and workers The Employment Law Manual: A Practical Guide for Business Owners, Managers, and Executives is an essential practical toolkit that enables business leaders to make confident personnel decisions while minimizing legal exposure and create workplaces characterized by trust, fairness, and mutual respect that foster both productivity and legal protection.

Pagina's: 384, Editie: Eerste editie, Hardcover, Wiley