Author Description

The Indiana Employer’s Guide is an authoritative and accessible book that provides the “lay of the land” about employment law. The Guide integrates federal and Indiana laws that affect the employer-employee relationship, making it a valuable resource for business owners, managers, and human resource professionals. The Indiana Employer’s Guide is written and updated annually by an employment law attorney. We have eliminated legal jargon, offering clear and concise explanations of today’s complex labor laws, regulations, and court decisions. Relevant state and federal agencies are listed at the end of each of the ten chapters, along with citations For The information discussed. Written from an employer’s point of view, this Edition of the Indiana Employer’s Guide includes discussion of these and other current topics: New information on the Indiana Military Family Leave Act Updated sections on Indiana wage payment laws and federal and state minimum wage laws Discussion of the new I-9 employment verification form Discussion of the new standards for wage payment claims under federal discrimination laws Discussion of new “e-discovery” rules requiring employers to have systems in place for accessing and preserving electronic records Updated discussion of verifying employees’ Social Security numbers and work authorization, including 2007 regulations on “no match” letters Discussion of new OSHA regulations on employers' obligation to pay for personal protective equipment and much more