Employment Law: The Essential HR Desk Reference

Bought this with Federal Law by Nolo books - very redundant and now I can't return - apparently not returnable, which I didn't know. If you are thinking of buying the two books I would recommend the Federal Law one over this and save yourself some money by not buying two of them.

Good information. I learned alot about the law that helped me get what I needed for my case. Great read

Good desk reference book

Great for keeping at office for quick references

I ordered this book as reference for my managers and it is a handy tool when you need to find the right language for the right scenario. Reasonable cost and easy to table of contents.

Could be written better. References to regulations and laws are not as clearly defined as I hoped.

Helps

Employment Law makes no claims it cannot fulfill, it says on the cover it's a "desk reference" and that's exactly what it is. It's meant to be used as a reference not to replace general counsel. The book is arranged like an encyclopedia in alpha order by the term. Once you find your term then the book offers a definition, case study in some cases and cross reference of related terms.Nolo has always been a name I trust when it comes to legal issues. Even their website has helped me with personal issues where clarity was needed. When I first saw the book on Amazon; I made the mistake of overlooking the phrase "Desk Reference". I didn't expect the book to list HR terms and give definitions, but that is exactly what it is nothing more.As an HR professional I think this book is great for the novice, as well as the seasoned HR professional in need of a quick definition or an explanation of terms. Knowing the terms are great but to use them correctly along with company policies and procedure is needed as well. I respect the fact that under the more complicated terms there's footnotes which offer the reader a tad bit more detail.Whether you're trying to understand COBRA or what is meant by a "class action suit" it's here. My personal disclaimer is I think this book should be used for what it was intended; a desk reference and not to replace or even be used until your internal counsel arrives.A complimentary copy of this book was provided by Amazon Vine for the purpose of this review.MissyReaders Paradise3 book marks