Hornbook on Employment Law

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ISBN: 9780314150288 | 0314150285
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 12/31/2004

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Organized chronologically, this book proceeds through the employment relationship, from formation, through terms and conditions of employment, to termination. In-depth discussion of current topics: the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, HIV-infected workers, affirmative action, comparable worth, health insurance benefits, family leave, restrictive covenants, trade secrets, plant closing laws, and pensions. Throughout the two volumes, procedural and substantive aspects are covered relating to issues that arise on the job. Includes case and statutory references, plus an index to speed research.

Preface

Westlaw Overview

vii

Establishing the Employment Relationship

(84)

Introduction

(2)

Want Ads

(1)

Employment Agencies

(2)

Hiring Halls and Training Programs

(2)

Application Forms

(2)

Interviews

(1)

References

(1)

Defamation

(5)

Criminal Records

(2)

Fingerprinting

(1)

Credit Records

(3)

Negligent Hiring

(3)

Blacklisting

(1)

Undocumented Aliens

(2)

Residency Requirements

(3)

Civil Service

(2)

Polygraphs

(4)

Honesty Testing

(1)

Psychological and Personality Testing

(2)

Intelligence and Aptitude Testing

(5)

Physical Ability Testing

(1)

Medical Testing

(5)

HIV Testing

(3)

Cigarette Smoking

(2)

Genetic Testing

(3)

Drug Testing

(12)

Formation of the Employment Relationship

(4)

Arbitration

(2)

Tort Liability and the Employment Relationship

(5)

Regulation of Employee Leasing Companies

(2)

Discrimination: Race, National Origin, Gender, Religion and Age

(209)

Introduction

(1)

Coverage and Exemptions

(15)

Coverage and Exemptions---Private Employers

106

(9)

Coverage and Exemptions---Unions and Employment Agencies

115

(4)

Coverage and Exemptions---Public Employers

119

(4)

Intentional Discrimination

123

(7)

Intentional Discrimination---Direct Evidence of Discriminatory Animus

130

(6)

Intentional Discrimination---Indirect Evidence, Nondiscriminatory Purpose, and Pretext

136

(14)

Intentional Discrimination---Mixed Motives

150

(3)

Discharge and Constructive Discharge

153

(4)

Retaliation for Opposing Discrimination

157

(4)

Racial Harassment

161

(8)

Harassment on the Basis of National Origin, Religion and Age

169

(4)

Sexual Harassment and Gender Stereotyping

173

(16)

Intentional Exclusion of Groups

189

(9)

Intentional Exclusion of Groups---Restrictive Advertising and Race Coding

198

(3)

Intentional Exclusion of Groups---Segregation or Classification of Employees

201

(5)

Bona Fide Occupational Qualification

206

(5)

Voluntary Affirmative Action

211

(8)

Proof of Patterns of Invidious Exclusions

219

(4)

Disparate Impact

223

(9)

Disparate Impact---Discretionary Evaluations for Promotion and Hire

232

(3)

Disparate Impact---Scored Tests

235

(2)

Test Validation---Predictive Validity

237

(3)

Test Validation---Content and Construct Validity

240

(3)

Other Criteria for Hiring or Promotion

243

(3)

Business Necessity and Justification

246

(4)

Less Discriminatory Alternatives

250

(3)

Procedural Requirements

253

(5)

Judicial Remedies

258

(1)

Judicial Remedies---Compensatory and Punitive Damages

259

(2)

Judicial Remedies---Reinstatement and Back Pay

261

(2)

Judicial Remedies---Seniority and Bona Fide Seniority Systems

263

(2)

Judicial Remedies---Affirmative Action and Other Affirmative Orders

265

(2)

Judicial Remedies---Attorneys' Fees and Costs

267

(2)

Judicial Remedies---Court Enforcement of Consent Decrees

269

(1)

Religious Discrimination and Accommodation of Religion

270

(8)

Age Discrimination in Employment Act---Special Issues

278

(12)

Constitutional Claims

290

(1)

Reconstruction Era Civil Rights Acts

291

(3)

State Fair Employment Practice Statutes

294

(4)

Disability Discrimination

298

(27)

Introduction

298

(1)

Rehabilitation Act

299

(1)

Americans With Disabilities Act---Coverage

300

(1)

Americans With Disabilities Act---Definition of Disability

301

(6)

Americans With Disabilities Act---Illegal Drugs and Alcohol

307

(3)

Americans With Disabilities Act---Qualification Standards

310

(2)

Americans With Disabilities Act---Medical Examinations and Inquiries

312

(2)

Americans With Disabilities Act---Reasonable Accommodation and Undue Hardship

314

(3)

Americans With Disabilities Act---Defenses

317

(1)

Americans With Disabilities Act---Health Care and Other Benefits

317

(2)

Americans With Disabilities Act---Discriminatory Treatment

319

(1)

Americans With Disabilities Act---Retaliation

319

(2)

Americans With Disabilities Act---Procedure, Burden of Proof, and Remedies

321

(1)

Americans With Disabilities Act---Relationship to Other Laws

322

(1)

State Disabilities Laws

323

(2)

Wages, Hours, and Benefits

325

(115)

Introduction

326

(2)

Fair Labor Standards Act---Coverage

328

(5)

Fair Labor Standards Act---Wages

333

(2)

Fair Labor Standards Act---Hours---Overtime

335

(2)

Fair Labor Standards Act---Hours---Compensable Time

337

(5)

Fair Labor Standards Act---Exemptions

342

(8)

Fair Labor Standards Act---Child Labor

350

(1)

Fair Labor Standards Act---Public Employees

351

(4)

Fair Labor Standards Act---Retaliation

355

(1)

Fair Labor Standards Act---Administration and Enforcement

356

(4)

Prevailing Wage Laws

360

(3)

Restrictions on Garnishment

363

(1)

State Wage and Hour Regulation

364

(1)

Equal Pay Act---Overview

365

(2)

Equal Pay Act---Prima Facie Case

367

(4)

Equal Pay Act---Defenses

371

(5)

Equal Pay Act---Curing Violations

376

(2)

Equal Pay and Comparable Worth Under Title VII

378

(4)

ERISA---Overview and Coverage

382

(3)

ERISA---Structure

385

(2)

ERISA---Reporting and Disclosure

387

(2)

ERISA---Claims Procedures

389

(2)

ERISA---COBRA

391

(3)

ERISA---HIPAA

394

(3)

ERISA---Other Health Care Mandates

397

(2)

ERISA---Retiree Health Benefits

399

(3)

ERISA---Interference With Benefit Accrual

402

(4)

ERISA---Civil Enforcement of Benefit Rights

406

(4)

ERISA---Judicial Review of Fiduciary Decisions

410

(4)

ERISA---Preemption

414

(9)

Leaves of Absence---Federal Law---Family and Medical Leave

423

(6)

Leaves of Absence---Federal Law---Leaves for Military Service

429

(6)

Leaves of Absence---State Law

435

(2)

Jury Service Laws

437

(3)

Conditions of Employment

440

(50)

Introduction

440

(1)

Grooming and Appearance

441

(4)

Dress

445

(6)

Searches

451

(3)

Surveillance---Visual, Audio, and Video

454

(3)

Surveillance---Computer

457

(1)

Interrogation

458

(3)

Employment Records

461

(2)

Freedom of Expression

463

(5)

Freedom of Association

468

(2)

Political Activity

470

(6)

Other Off--Work Behavior

476

(4)

Invasion of Privacy

480

(10)

Occupational Safety and Health

490

(103)

Overview

491

(2)

Jurisdiction

493

(6)

State Plans and State Regulation

499

(3)

State Criminal Laws

502

(1)

Promulgation of Standards---Existing Standards

502

(2)

Promulgation of Standards---New Standards

504

(3)

Promulgation of Standards---Emergency Temporary Standards

507

(1)

Promulgation of Standards---Judicial Review

508

(1)

Compliance With Standards

508

(6)

Elements of a Violation

514

(3)

Defenses

517

(4)

General Duty Clause

521

(4)

Multi--Employer Responsibility

525

(2)

Recordkeeping

527

(5)

Employee Rights

532

(3)

Inspections

535

(2)

Inspection Warrants

537

(5)

Inspection Tour

542

(2)

Trade Secrets

544

(1)

Citations

545

(3)

Employer Contests

548

(3)

Employee Contests

551

(1)

Petitions for Modification of Abatement

552

(1)

Degrees of Violations

553

(7)

Penalties

560

(2)

Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission

562

(1)

Pleadings

562

(3)

Discovery

565

(4)

Hearing Procedures

569

(4)

Post--Hearing Procedure

573

(1)

Commission Review

573

(2)

Judicial Review

575

(3)

Federal Mine Safety and Health Act

578

(6)

Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act

584

(2)

Common Law

586

(2)

Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964

588

(1)

Americans with Disabilities Act

589

(1)

Admissibility of OSHA Violations and Standards

590

(3)

Workers' Compensation

593

(117)

Introduction

594

(1)

The Common Law Era

594

(3)

Liability Without Fault

597

(3)

Coverage

600

(4)

The Employment Relationship

604

(7)

Arising During the Course of Employment

611

(1)

Arising During the Course of Employment---Traveling to and From Work

611

(7)

Arising During the Course of Employment---The Personal Comfort Doctrine

618

(3)

Arising During the Course of Employment---Recreational and Social Activities

621

(2)

Arising During the Course of Employment---Traveling Employees

623

(1)

Arising During the Course of Employment---Horseplay and Employee Misconduct

624

(3)

Arising During the Course of Employment---Activities Beyond the Regular Duties

627

(4)

Arising During the Course of Employment---Pre--Hire and Post--Termination Injuries

631

(2)

Arising Out of Employment

633

(1)

Arising Out of Employment---Traditional Risk Concepts

634

(3)

Arising Out of Employment---Acts of Nature

637

(2)

Arising Out of Employment---Street Risks

639

(1)

Arising Out of Employment---Positional Risks

640

(2)

Arising Out of Employment---Personal Assaults

642

(2)

Arising Out of Employment---Personal Risks

644

(2)

Arising Out of Employment---Imported Risks

646

(1)

Arising Out of Employment---The Direct and Proximate Consequences

647

(4)

Causation

651

(10)

Occupational Disease

661

(8)

Occupational Disease---Special Police and Firefighter Provisions

669

(1)

Occupational Disease---Black Lung

669

(3)

Compensation---Medical Benefits

672

(2)

Compensation---Unscheduled Disability Benefits

674

(5)

Compensation---Scheduled Disability Benefits

679

(3)

Compensation---Second Injury Problems

682

(3)

Compensation---Calculating Wage Basis

685

(1)

Compensation---Death Benefits

686

(3)

Claims Administration

689

(2)

Claims Administration---Adjudication

691

(5)

Exclusivity and Exceptions

696

(4)

Exclusivity and Exceptions---Actions Against Employers

700

(2)

Exclusivity and Exceptions---Actions Against Third Parties

702

(2)

Subrogation, Third--Party Defenses, and Contribution Rights

704

(3)

Retaliation

707

(1)

Conflict of Laws

707

(3)

Covenants Not to Compete and Related Issues

710

(36)

Covenants Not to Compete---Generally

710

(6)

Employer Breach of Contract---Remedies Generally

716

(3)

Noncompetition Agreements When Employer Breaches---Employee Obligations

719

(3)

Employee Breach of Contract---Remedies Generally for Former Employer

722

(3)

Noncompetition Agreements When Employee Breaches---Generally

725

(4)

State Statutes Governing Noncompetition Agreements

729

(2)

Injunctions Against Competing Ex--Employees---Common Law Factors Generally

731

(2)

Injunctions Against Competing Ex--Employees---Circumstances of Making the Agreement

733

(2)

Reasonableness of Duration, Activity, and Geographic Limitation

735

(1)

Nonsolicitation Agreements

736

(3)

Injunctions Against the Use of Trade Secrets

739

(3)

Duty of Loyalty

742

(4)

Discharge

746

(81)

Introduction

746

(1)

Written Contracts

747

(2)

Employment Handbooks, Manuals, and Personnel Policies

749

(10)

Oral Contracts

759

(5)

Contracts Implied From Conduct

764

(1)

Implied Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing

765

(5)

Constructive Discharge

770

(2)

Cause

772

(2)

Public Policy Exception---Generally

774

(3)

Public Policy Exception---Refusal to Perform Unlawful Act

777

(2)

Public Policy Exception---Exercise of a Right

779

(2)

Public Policy Exception---Reporting Illegal Activity

781

(3)

Public Policy Exception---Performance of a Duty

784

(1)

Employer Fraud

785

(3)

Abusive Discharge

788

(5)

Interference With the Employment Relationship

793

(2)

Statutory Protection---Federal Law

795

(2)

Statutory Protection---State Law

797

(4)

Federal Preemption

801

(7)

Preemption and Preclusion by State Statute

808

(3)

Preclusion by Prior Proceedings

811

(3)

Release and Waiver

814

(1)

Remedies

815

(8)

Procedural Due Process and Public Employment

823

(4)

Bankruptcy, Plant Closings, and Unemployment Compensation

827

(58)

Introduction

827

(1)

Bankruptcy---Generally

828

(4)

Bankruptcy---Priority for Unpaid Compensation and Benefits

832

(3)

Plant Closings and Mass Layoffs---State Laws

835

(3)

Plant Closings and Mass Layoffs---Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN)

838

(5)

Unemployment Compensation---History and Financing

843

(1)

Unemployment Compensation---Included and Excluded Employers and Employees

844

(1)

Unemployment Compensation---Employment Relationship

845

(3)

Unemployment Compensation---Eligibility for Benefits

848

(1)

Unemployment Compensation---Able to and Available for Work

849

(3)

Unemployment Compensation---Discharge for Misconduct Connected With Employment

852

(8)

Unemployment Compensation---Voluntary Termination of Employment

860

(8)

Unemployment Compensation---Refusal to Accept Suitable Employment

868

(3)

Unemployment Compensation---Unemployed Due to a Labor Dispute

871

(8)

Unemployment Compensation---Procedure

879

(3)

Unemployment Compensation---Benefit Levels and Duration

882

(1)

Unemployment Compensation---Benefit Reductions and Repayment

883

(2)

Retirement

885

(46)

Introduction

885

(3)

ERISA---Coverage of Pension Plans

888

(3)

ERISA---Requirements for Pension Plans

891

(6)

ERISA---Survivor's Benefits

897

(2)

ERISA---Alienation of Benefits

899

(4)

ERISA---Fiduciary Duties

903

(8)

ERISA---Plan Insurance and Single Employer Plan Terminations

911

(5)

ERISA---Multiemployer Plan Termination

916

(6)

Age Discrimination in Pensions and Other Employee Benefits

922

(5)

Sex Discrimination in Pensions

927

(4)

Appendix: Researching Employment Law

931

(22)

Table of Cases

953

(30)

Table of Statutes

983

(14)

Index

997

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