Download or read book State by State Guide to Human Resources Law, 2008 Edition written by John F. Buckley, IV and published by Aspen Publishers. This book was released on 2008-01-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2008 State by State Guide to Human Resources Law is the most comprehensive, authoritative guide To The employment laws of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. it is designed to provide quick access to each state's laws on the expanding number of issues and concerns facing business executives and their advisors - the professionals in Human Resources, Compensation, and Employee Benefits who work in multijurisdictional environments. Useful, time-saving features provided throughout 2008 State by State Guide to Human Resources Law include: Concise overviews of each topical area Dozens of at-a-glance tables summarizing the law in each state and how it applies to specific situations Citations to Authority with reference to court cases and state statutes giving you immediate access to original sources 2008 State by State Guide to Human Resources Law is the most reliable resource for answers to human resources issues nationwide. Highlights of the 2008 Edition include the following: Extensive coverage of federal and state minimum hourly wage increases taking effect in 2007 and 2008 Discussion of the federal Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA), The most comprehensive pension reform measure adopted in over three decades Coverage of recent amendments to state civil rights and fair employment practices statutes prohibiting discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and more!