HR professionals reference this comprehensive best seller to better understand California s complex employment laws and regulations. Intuitively organized, its plain language style clears up common areas of confusion, such as exempt/nonexempt status and leaves of absence. The 56th edition reflects recent California and federal court decisions, regulatory actions and new laws, including information on paid sick leave and equal pay. You'll also find updates to guidance on wage-and-hour compliance and managing social media in the workplace. As the only book of its kind serving California business, this up-to-date, comprehensive digest details California labor and employment law. It reflects new content for 2016 to make your job easier, with new laws highlighted to catch your eye. It provides instructions on how to apply existing laws and manage everyday HR issues, such as performing job evaluations, implementing a policy to prevent workplace violence, and handling accessibility inspections. It also explains federal employment laws, regulations and court cases. As always, California Labor Law Digest provides legal background information, including legislation, court cases and regulatory requirements organized to make complex laws understandable. Plus, it provides access to nearly 400 downloadable forms and checklists.