A Short-cut To Successful Employment Practices From CCH

(RIVERWOODS, ILL., October 12, 2000) – Every day, human resource professionals and frontline managers are challenged by the application of complex and changing employment laws to the real-life situations that emerge in the workplace. To help organizations establish a proper work environment and avoid problems in managing employees on a day-to-day basis, CCH INCORPORATED (CCH), a leading provider of employment law and human resources information, software and services, is offering A Concise Guide to Successful Employment Practices, third edition. ($49.95. 522 pages. To order or for more information call 1-800-248-3248, or visit http://hr.cch.com.)

Written in a practical, plain-English style, the soft-cover book presents a guide to preventive personnel principles in labor relations and employment law management. An excellent reference in both the employment and educational settings, A Concise Guide to Successful Employment Practices delivers fast access to best practices and proven strategies covering a wide range of workplace issues.

Best Practices, How-To, Bring Employers Up to Speed Fast

The handy, how-to guide examines such key topics as hiring legally and correctly, establishing the proper employment relationship, compensating employees and terminating employees. The handbook also identifies "Employer Policies that Pay Off," helping you prepare an effective employee handbook, and identifies proper supervisory methods.

A Concise Guide to Successful Employment Practices offers important guidance to organizations in how to properly handle EEO challenges and unemployment compensation benefit claims.

And, this third edition of the Guide provides timely new coverage of law changes relating to sexual harassment and the Americans with Disabilities Act . Other new developments covered include "covenant-not-to-compete" employment contract issues, tests for independent contractors and legal liability for leased employees. New information also addresses how to conduct an investigation of a sexual harassment complaint and the issue of reasonable accommodation for Americans with disabilities.

Tools At Your Fingertips

In a volume filled with checklists, forms and clear explanations of successful employment practices, this valuable resource includes the practical tools and information that will help you quickly implement effective policies and procedures.

Important questions and answers in each area focus on need-to-know information for HR professionals and managers, while expanded checklists and updated sample policies provide ready guidance.

Availability and Pricing

For more information or to purchase A Concise Guide to Successful Employment Practices, call 1-800-248-3248, or visit the CCH Human Resources web site at http://hr.cch.com. Price is $49.95, plus applicable tax, shipping and handling. Quantity discounts and school pricing are available.

Important questions and answers in each area focus on need-to-know information for HR professionals and managers, while expanded checklists and updated sample policies provide ready guidance.

About the Author

J. D. Thorne, Esq., is founder of the Employment Law Managers Firm. His practice focuses on representing business management in labor relations, human resources and employment law litigation. Thorne was an administrative law judge and management advocate for over 25 years. He is a frequent writer and speaker on employment law issues.

About CCH INCORPORATED

CCH INCORPORATED is a leading provider of employment, tax and business law information and services. For more than 60 years, the company’s Human Resources group has set the standard as an authoritative source of employment law. CCH is a wholly owned subsidiary of Wolters Kluwer North America. The CCH web site can be accessed at www.cch.com. The CCH Human Resources web site can be accessed at http://hr.cch.com.

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EDITORS NOTE: For members of the press, a complimentary review copy of A Concise Guide to Successful Employment Practices is available by contacting: Leslie Bonacum, 824-267-7153 or bonacuml@cch.com.