This book provides a comprehensive overview of the most important facets of employment law—with a focus on the impact of federal regulation. Throughout, reference is made to the particular federal statute that applies in a given situation. Features boxed examples and edited judicial decisions. Background of Employment Law. The Rise of Labor Unions and Labor Laws. The Depression and Early Federal Regulation. Discrimination The Civil Rights Act and the ADEA. Employment Law and the Family. Protecting Workers with The Americans with Disabilities Act. Privacy Issues. Regulations for Preventing and Handling Sexual Harassment. Applying Employment Law to Human Resource Management. Employment Law in a Regulated Society. For Paralegals.