Employment Law

A comprehensive overview of the constitutional, statutory, regulatory, and common law principles of employment law. The doctrinal development of the law is assessed in light of contemporary economic, technological, social, and political conditions. The 10th edition has been updated to include detailed treatment of topics such as gig workers.

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This popular casebook provides a comprehensive overview of the constitutional, statutory, regulatory, and common law principles of employment law. The doctrinal development of the law is assessed in light of contemporary economic, technological, social, and political conditions. The 10th edition includes a more detailed treatment of independent contractors and gig workers, important Covid-19 cases, sexual orientation, gender identity and religious discrimination under Title VII, and a broader overview of non-retirement employee benefits issues. Among the statutes covered by the casebook are Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, Pregnant Workers Fairness Act, Employee Retirement Income Security Act, Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, and Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act.