A fully updated and expanded revision of The Whistleblower's Handbook, the first-ever comprehensive guide to exposing workplace wrongdoing. Kohn's 37 rules highlight "traps" facing whistleblowers today, address how to file anonymous cases and qualify for multimillion-dollar rewards, explain complex laws, and detail strategies for fighting ......
"The book is about the law, history, public policy, administrative agency processes, and empirical and American labor market realities, around the elusive Social Security Act disability programs' requirements for determining when persons can make adjustments to jobs which exist in significant numbers in the economy"--
Women, Business and the Law 2020, the sixth edition in a series, analyzes laws and regulations affecting women's economic inclusion in 190 economies. The Women, Business and the Law Index, composed by eight indicators structured around women's interactions with the law as they begin, progress through and end their careers, aligns different areas ......
trading for development in the age of global value chains
Global value chains (GVCs) powered the surge of international trade after 1990 and now account for almost half of all trade. This shift enabled an unprecedented economic convergence: poor countries grew rapidly and began to catch up with richer countries. Since the 2008 global financial crisis, however, the growth of trade has been sluggish and ......
Essentials of Irish Labour Law, Third Edition, is a bestselling comprehensive textbook on Irish labour law. This edition is fully updated and revised to reflect all the major legislative and case law changes in labour law in Ireland.
Essential core of employment law in a 6 page laminated guide. Authored and designed to understand the significance of details within the larger scheme of the law and to review before the Bar Exam. Review for exams, find facts fast, refresh memory, or constantly reinforce your knowledge base. With the mass of knowledge needed for a law degree and ......
Employment Discrimination through a Different Lens
In late October 2013, the Miami Dolphins' player Jonathan Martin walked out on his team and checked into a mental health institution. The original story implied that Martin could not take the professional pressure. Within days, the story changed. News sources reported that Martin's teammates had repeatedly bullied him and as a result, the ......
Millions of laborers, from the Philippines to the Caribbean, performed the work of the United States empire. Forging a global economy connecting the tropics to the industrial center, workers harvested sugar, cleaned hotel rooms, provided sexual favors, and filled military ranks. Placing working men and women at the center of the long history of ......
"Educators need a source that is written in an easy-to-understand format. This book offers many examples of case law that can be applied to educational settings. It is a wonderful resource that covers a range of topics pertinent to teachers and administrators." -Carol Shiffer, Assistant Principal and 504 Coordinator Quincy Public Schools, MA A concise legal desk reference to help educators protect the rights of individuals with disabilities! The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act have greatly reduced discrimination based on race, gender, and disability. To act legally and responsibly, educators need to be aware of the requirements of these laws and how to meet them. This book offers an expert review of the rights and expectations of persons with disabilities. Section 504 and the ADA provides educators with an in-depth analysis of these laws and offers recommendations for practice. Chapters cover: Testing accommodations and educational access for students with disabilities The rights of employees with disabilities Legal considerations regarding parents and the general public Background information on defenses, immunities, remedies, and the legal system One of the few resources to focus specifically on the implications of Section 504 and the ADA for public K-12 schools, private schools, and postsecondary institutions, this essential guide helps educators ensure equity for all students.
