2010 Iowa Human Resources Library
There were many changes to the employment law landscape last year, but unless you have a live feed to lawmakers, it’s impossible to find all the information in one place. You could spend hours searching the Internet for answers, but your time is too valuable. We can make your job easier. Everything you need is contained in the Iowa HR Library. With all of the essential information in one place, you'll be equipped with the tools you need to navigate through the hidden pitfalls and traps that await employers. And because these helpful “how to” manuals were written by attorneys at BrownWinick LLP and Dickinson Mackaman PC, you’ll know they are credible, authoritative, and – best of all – Iowa specific.
Iowa Human Resources Manual
Print version: $120/$150 (Iowa ABI Chamber member/non-member)
Digital version only: $96/$120 (Iowa ABI Chamber member/non-member)
Authored by: BrownWinick LLP
The Iowa Human Resources Manual is an HR Manager’s dream come true, covering everything from pre-hire through post-termination. Written in plain-English, you'll find chapters on recruiting and hiring, employee handbooks, wages and hours, performance evaluations, discrimination, and MORE! Purchase of this manual includes a FREE digital download, which allows you to search the entire book on your computer. There is no time spent deciphering what you need to do, no questions as to how to do it, and no reason to ignore a problem that will not go away on its own. Contains 31 chapters, 415 pages, and 15 pages of index entries. Written by attorneys at BrownWinick LLP.
To see the table of contents, read a chapter from the book, and place an order, click here.
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Model Policies and Forms for Iowa Employers
Print version: $120/$150 (Iowa ABI Chamber member/non-member)
Digital version only: $96/$120 (Iowa ABI Chamber member/non-member)
Authored by: Dickinson Mackaman PC
Model Policies and Forms for Iowa Employers is 315 pages of forms, checklists, sample policies, and author commentary so you know the difference between what is optional and what is legally essential. In particular, it helps you create a policy handbook, a key piece of the puzzle in conveying your expectations to your employees. In the manual, you'll find both required and recommended policy samples so creating your own comprehensive handbook will be a snap. The free digital download includes copies of the sample policies in Word format so you can easily personalize them to fit your company's specific needs. The manual also includes the required forms you need to complete paperwork, such as the new 1-9 and W-4 forms. With all this information a click of a button away, it's like having an HR filing cabinet on your computer desktop. 14 chapters, 315 pages, 9 pages of easy to use index entries. Written by attorneys at Dickinson Mackaman PC.
To see the table of contents, read a chapter from the book, and place an order, click here.
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Wages and Hours – An Employer's Guide
Print version: $48/$60 (Iowa ABI Chamber member/non-member)
Authored by: Squire Sanders and Dempsey LLP
The Department of Labor estimates that nearly 70% of employers are in violation of the Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA). With fines and penalties, small errors in wage and hour administration can snowball quickly into embarrassing and expensive situations for your company. Wages and Hours – An Employer’s Guide is written in plain English and includes a detailed table of content and easy-to-use indexes, so you’ll quickly find the information you need to make a decision. Includes chapters on: covered employers, deductions from pay, determining work time, overtime compensation, Equal Pay Act, FLSA recordkeeping requirements, exemptions, and more! Save time, money, and headaches – order today! Contains 21 chapters, 179 pages, and 8 pages of index entries. Written by attorneys at Squire Sanders & Dempsey LLP.
To see the table of contents, read a chapter from the book, and place an order, click here.
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Employment Verification – An Employer’s Guide to Immigration, I-9, and E-Verify
Print version: $48/$60 (Iowa ABI Chamber member/non-member)
Authored by: Ballard Spahr LLP
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) imposes harsh penalties on employers for hiring aliens without proper work authorization and for failing to verify employment authorization for all employees. Enforcement of these immigration laws has never been greater and this appears to be part of the trend to increase worksite enforcement. But with our informative, plain-English guide, you’ll have
all the information you need to stay in compliance and out of trouble, saving you money and headaches. Includes chapters on: Immigration Reform and Control Act, No-match letter, Form I-9, How to respond to visits and calls concerning immigration, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Immigration visas, and more! Contains 14 chapters, 115 pages, and 4 pages of index entries. Written by attorneys at Ballard Spahr LLP.
To see the table of contents, read a chapter from the book, and place an order, click here.
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Employee Benefits – An Employer’s Guide
Print version: $48/$60 (Iowa ABI Chamber member/non-member)
Authored by: Ogletree Deakins LLP
This resource fills the gap between the thick legal tomes spouting specialized terminology unique to employee benefits laws and the brief pamphlets that are too general or basic to be of any help. Start with the opening chapter that covers basic information on employee benefits and then move on to the chapters devoted to particular types of common benefit arrangements. Includes chapters on: Employee benefits law, Life insurance, Health benefit plans, Disability plans, Retirement plans, 401(k) qualifications, and more! Contains 13 chapters, 202 pages, and 13 pages of index entries. Get your questions answers and get back to work faster with Employee Benefits – An Employer’s Guide. Written by attorneys at Ogletree Deakins LLP.
To see the table of contents, read a chapter from the book, and place an order, click here.
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A Guide to FMLA and ADA
Print version: $48/$60 (Iowa ABI Chamber member/non-member)
Authored by: Ford & Harrison LLP
The first changes to the ADA in fifteen years went into effect last year and more have been made since then. Are you up to date? Violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act can have serious implications for business owners if not handled appropriately. This guide breaks apart these two topics so you understand who qualifies, reasons for leave, reasonable accommodation, length of leave, notifications and documentation, enforcement, and much MORE! Because these laws are so complex, we’ve written this manual without perplexing legal jargon; everyone can use this authoritative guide. Contains more than 183 pages, 23 chapters, and 12 pages of easy-to-use indexed entries. Written by attorneys at Ford & Harrison LLP.
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