Your rights in the workplace / by Barbara Kate Repa.
2002
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Author
Title
Your rights in the workplace / by Barbara Kate Repa.
Published
Berkeley, CA : Nolo, 2002.
Call Number
KF3455.Z9 R47 2002
Edition
Sixth edition.
ISBN
0873378369
Description
1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations ; 23 cm
System Control No.
(OCoLC)49936126
Note
"Law for all"--Cover.
"A complete guide for employees concerned about: privacy rights, family leave, discrimination & harassment, wages & hours, hiring & firing, safety on the job"--Cover.
Includes index.
"A complete guide for employees concerned about: privacy rights, family leave, discrimination & harassment, wages & hours, hiring & firing, safety on the job"--Cover.
Includes index.
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Table of Contents
1
Your Rights in the Workplace
A.
Analyzing Your Options
2
B.
Talking It Over With Your Employer
3
C.
Documenting the Problem
4
D.
Considering Legal Action
5
2
Wages and Hours
A.
The Fair Labor Standards Act
3
B.
Rights Under the FLSA
8
C.
Calculating Your Pay
20
D.
Calculating Workhours
21
E.
State and Local Laws
30
F.
Payroll Withholding and Deductions
67
G.
Enforcing Your Right to Be Paid Fairly
79
H.
Filing a Complaint or Lawsuit
79
I.
Violations of State and Local Laws
82
3
Health Insurance
A.
No Legal Right to Coverage
2
B.
Coverage for Current Employees
3
C.
Coverage for Former Employees
6
D.
Individual Health Insurance
9
E.
State Laws on Insurance Continuation
10
F.
Utilization Review
22
4
Family and Medical Leave
A.
The Family and Medical Leave Act
2
B.
State Laws on Family Leave
12
C.
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act
21
D.
Balancing Work and Family: Other Ways to Cope
23
5
Privacy Rights
A.
Your Personnel Records
2
B.
Workplace Testing
24
C.
Surveillance and Monitoring
48
D.
Searches and Seizures
54
E.
Clothing and Grooming Codes
54
F.
Conduct Codes
56
6
Health and Safety
A.
The Occupational Safety and Health Act
2
B.
Enforcing OSHA Rights
5
C.
Criminal Actions for OSHA Violations
13
D.
State and Local Health and Safety Laws
13
E.
Tobacco Smoke in the Workplace
24
F.
Pesticide Laws
39
G.
Hazardous Substances Laws
39
H.
Violence in the Workplace
40
7
Illegal Discrimination
A.
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act
3
B.
State and Local Anti-Discrimination Laws
14
C.
The Equal Pay Act
27
D.
The Age Discrimination in Employment Act
31
E.
The Older Workers Benefit Protection Act
33
F.
The Americans with Disabilities Act
35
G.
Discrimination Against Workers With HIV or AIDS
45
H.
Discrimination Against Gay and Lesbian Workers
46
8
Sexual Harassment
A.
The Effects of Sexual Harassment
3
B.
Federal Law
4
C.
State Laws
6
D.
Taking Steps to End Sexual Harassment
7
E.
Where to Get More Information
11
9
Losing or Leaving a Job
A.
The Doctrine of Employment at Will
2
B.
When a Firing May Be Illegal
3
C.
Employees' Rights
18
D.
Finding Out the Reason
18
E.
Getting Documentation
21
F.
Waiving Your Right to Sue
33
G.
Taking Action Against Your Dismissal
34
H.
Plant Closings
36
10
After a Job Loss
A.
Your Final Paycheck
2
B.
Severance Pay
8
C.
Getting References
9
D.
Collecting Fringe Benefits
11
E.
Outplacement Programs
12
F.
Replacing Your Income
14
G.
Agreements Not to Compete
17
H.
Blacklisting
19
11
Unemployment
A.
Who Is Covered
2
B.
Being Disqualified for Benefits
3
C.
Calculating Your Benefits
5
D.
Filing a Claim
8
E.
Appealing Benefit Decisions
12
12
Workers' Compensation
A.
Who Is Covered
3
B.
Conditions Covered
3
C.
The Right to Medical Care
7
D.
Filing a Workers' Compensation Claim
8
E.
Calculating Benefits
8
F.
Penalties for Retaliation
10
G.
Related Lawsuits for Work Injuries
20
13
Social Security Disability Insurance
B.
Disabilities Covered
4
C.
Dependents Entitled to Benefits
7
D.
Filing a Social Security Claim
7
E.
Appealing a Denied Claim
10
F.
Collecting Other Benefits
11
14
Retirement Plans
A.
Social Security Retirement Benefits
2
B.
Private Pensions
4
C.
Where to Get More Information
11
D.
401(k) Deferred Compensation Plans
11
15
Labor Unions
A.
Federal Laws
2
B.
State Laws
5
C.
The Bargaining Unit
5
D.
Types of Union Work Situations
7
E.
Union Elections
7
F.
The Right to Unionize
8
G.
The Right to De-Unionize
11
H.
Where to Get More Help
12
16
Immigration Issues
A.
Federal Law
2
B.
Documentation Required to Work in the U.S.
3
C.
Illegal Discrimination
4
D.
English-Only Rules
5
17
Lawyers and Legal Research
A.
Mediation and Arbitration
2
B.
Small Claims Court
3
C.
Class Action Lawsuits
4
D.
Hiring a Lawyer
5
E.
Legal Research
10
Appendix
Resources
AIDS-HIV
2
Civil Rights
3
Disabled Workers
3
Discrimination
4
Family Issues
4
Gay and Lesbian
5
Health Insurance
5
Immigration
6
Labor Departments
6
State Labor Departments
6
Legal Referrals
11
Mediation and Arbitration
11
Miscellaneous Workplace Issues
11
Older Workers
12
Retirement Plans and Pensions
12
Safety and Health Issues
12
Unions
13
Women's Issues
14
Index