The SHRM Essential Guide to Employment Law: A Handbook for HR Professionals, Managers, Businesses, and Organizations

Understanding workplace law is essential for managing risk and maintaining strong employer-employee relationships. The SHRM Essential Guide to Employment Law is a clear, practical reference covering over 200 employment law topics that employers, HR professionals and small business owners are most likely to encounter. Using accessible language and real-world examples, it explains key legal principles, flags potential pitfalls and helps readers know when to seek professional counsel. Each chapter highlights core issues and offers concrete guidance to support compliance and better decision-making. Fully updated in its second edition, the guide includes new content on remote work, severance agreement provisions, salary history inquiries, non-compete restrictions, NLRB rules and more making it an indispensable resource for today's workplace.