Best Labor Law Books of 2025

The SHRM Study Guide Test Prep 2023-2024 is a comprehensive resource for those preparing for the SHRM exam. The book includes six practice exams with case studies, strategic advice, audio files, and flashcards for both online and offline use. The case studies are based on real-world scenarios, allowing readers to apply their knowledge and improve their practical skills. The book also includes templates of important documents for future career use. The author's decision to provide intermittent learning through the placement of the case studies is a unique approach. Overall, this book is a valuable tool for those seeking to pass the SHRM exam.

The PHR Study Guide 2023-2024 is an all-inclusive guide that provides a thorough review of the PHR exam's functional areas and 350 practice questions with answer explanations. With a notoriously low pass rate, the guide offers helpful information about the exam's scope and eligibility requirements, in-depth coverage of the exam's five HR domains, and two full-length practice tests that mimic the actual exam format. The book also covers procedures and methods for handling employee communication and interaction, boosting morale and output, and the importance of following federal employment and labor laws. Overall, this study guide is a must-have for anyone looking to ace the PHR exam and establish a solid foundation for their HR career.

The book "101 Sample Write-Ups for Documenting Employee Performance Problems" by Paul Falcone is an essential resource for HR personnel and managers dealing with employee performance issues. It provides a detailed explanation of the disciplinary process and includes ready-to-use documents that eliminate stress and second-guessing about what to do and say. The book covers a wide range of topics, including sexual harassment, absenteeism, drug or alcohol abuse, and more. Each sample document includes a performance improvement plan, outcomes and consequences, and a section of employee rebuttal. The third edition, now with 20 all-new write-ups, reflects the latest developments in employment law. Overall, this book is an invaluable resource for business owners and managers dealing with employee performance issues.

This SHRM Prep 2022-2023 study guide is a comprehensive resource for those preparing for the SHRM CP and SCP exams. It offers 480 practice questions with detailed answer explanations and three full-length tests to help test takers feel confident and fully prepared. The guide covers a wide range of topics, including business acumen, leadership, talent acquisition, diversity and inclusion, and risk management. What sets this guide apart is its focus on providing the same number of questions as the real exams, in the same format. Overall, this is an excellent study guide for anyone looking to ace the SHRM CP and SCP exams.

Working for Yourself: Law & Taxes for Independent Contractors, Freelancers & Gig Workers of All Types is an all-in-one legal and tax resource that provides everything independent contractors and gig workers need to know in one place. This twelfth edition has been updated to reflect changes and updates to relevant laws, including those revised as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. From deciding on legal structures to drafting contracts to collecting payment from deadbeat clients, this book covers everything independent contractors need to know. With downloadable forms and an easy-to-use reference, this is an authoritative resource for anyone starting or running their own business.

The Essential Guide to Federal Employment Laws is an excellent resource for anyone who needs to understand the most important national employment laws. This book provides plain English explanations of 20 key federal employment laws, including the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and the Family and Medical Leave Act. The compliance sections in each chapter help employers to understand what they must report, the records they must keep, and what penalties they might face if they fail to comply. The 7th edition includes COVID-19 guidance for employers and the latest Supreme Court cases, government regulations, and state laws. Overall, this book is a thorough and usable handbook for HR professionals and business owners.

The PHR Study Guide 2022-2023 is a comprehensive resource that covers all the material tested on the Professional in Human Resources Exam. With 525 questions and detailed answer explanations, this guide is designed to provide test-takers with enough practice before attempting the real exam. What sets this guide apart from others is that it combines both theory and practice questions, allowing students to be fully prepared before writing the exam. Newstone Test Prep takes pride in compiling the same number of questions as the real exams, in the same format. Overall, this guide is an excellent resource for anyone preparing for the PHR certification exam.

The Essential Guide to Workplace Investigations is a comprehensive guide for employers on how to conduct a thorough and impartial workplace investigation. The book covers a range of common issues including harassment, discrimination, and employee theft, providing a step-by-step approach to each stage of the investigation process. It also includes updated sections on handling issues in remote workplaces and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. The downloadable forms, sample policies, checklists, and templates provided make it an invaluable resource for any business library. Overall, this book is an essential tool for employers looking to handle workplace complaints and problems legally and effectively.

Data Driven: Truckers, Technology, and the New Workplace Surveillance is an eye-opening book about how digital surveillance is affecting the trucking industry, one of the last great American frontiers. Karen Levy provides a thought-provoking examination of the impact of digital monitors on truckers' work and personal lives, and how these technologies are being used for managerial and legal control. The book raises crucial questions about the role of data collection in broader systems of social control, contributing to an important conversation about technology and its effects on our work and personal lives. Overall, Data Driven is an exceptional exploration of how new rules and AI are transforming modern long-haul trucking.

California Employment Law: An Employer's Guide: Revised and Updated for 2022 is an essential reference for employers who need to navigate employment law in California. It covers new developments in 2021, including new requirements for severance agreements, restrictions on non-disparagement agreements, and many more. The author, James J. McDonald, Jr., is a managing partner of a labor and employment law firm and also teaches labor and employment law in the Human Resources Management Program at the University of California, Irvine. This book is a must-read for anyone dealing with employment law in California.