The Complete Guide to Human Resources and the Law is an invaluable tool for the HR professional who needs to place legal principles and developments in the context of the practical problems he or she faces every day. The law as it relates to human resources issues is an ever-growing, ever-changing body of information that involves not just court cases but also statutes and the regulations of administrative agencies.
The Complete Guide to Human Resources and the Law brings you the most up-to-date information as well as practical tips and checklists in a well-organized, easy-to-use resource.
Key Updates in the 2025 Edition
- Expanded Coverage of Pay Planning
- New guidance on variable pay, joint employment, and contingent workforce issues.
- Updates on minimum wage laws, overtime planning, and COVID-inspired protections.
- Tax and Compensation Compliance
- Enhanced sections on electronic tax filing, trust fund tax compliance, and W-2 reporting.
- Clarifications on the interaction between Sections 409A and 415 of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Pension and Retirement Plans
- New content on multiemployer and pooled plans, cash balance plans, and early retirement incentives.
- Expanded discussion of PBGC compliance, plan terminations, and bankruptcy effects.
- Health and Welfare Benefits
- Updates on healthcare reform under PPACA, COVID-19 considerations, and same-sex marriage benefits.
- Expanded treatment of COBRA, HIPAA, disability plans, and fringe benefits.
- HR Operations and Compliance
- Revised chapters on hiring practices, ADA compliance, immigration issues, and recordkeeping.
- New insights into employee handbooks, disciplinary systems, and corporate communications.
- Legal Tools and Checklists
- Practical tools such as checklists, sample policies, and compliance tips are updated to reflect the latest legal standards and best practices.
