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Employment Law Manual for Wisconsin Employers

FMLA Manual for Wisconsin Employers

Manual Reference Service (available to owners of current editions of Employment Law Manual & FMLA Manual)

Sexual Harassment: A Handbook for Supervisors

Employment Law Manual for Wisconsin Employers

2012 Edition

31 indexed chapters, 1300+ pages

Comprehensive employment law reference manual for human resource professionals, business owners, office managers, corporate counsel, CEOs, plant managers, supervisors and anyone else responsible for employment law compliance.

The 2012 Employment Law Manual for Wisconsin Employers gives you the information to make knowledgeable employment decisions to reduce the potential for employment litigation. Written by experienced Wisconsin attorneys who exclusively practice employment law, and edited by non-attorneys for clarity, the Manual is a unique and valuable source of information. Since 1990, this handbook has helped human resource professionals comply with current federal and Wisconsin law, prevent problems and avoid costly litigation.

2012 Companion CD-ROM

Completely revised for 2012, the Companion CD-ROM contains all sample forms and policies provided in the 2012 edition of the Manual, including the sample Employee Handbook, Sexual Harassment Policy, Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, Affirmative Action Plan, Separation Agreement and Safe Harbor Policy. Use these templates to customize your own policies and save time. It also contains many of the latest government publications pertaining to employment law. All required Wisconsin and federal employment posters are also included on the Companion CD-ROM.

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Attention owners of the 2011 edition of the Employment Law Manual for Wisconsin Employers:

Click here to order the 2012 Update. Exclusively available for owners of the 2011 edition. Call (414) 988-8400 or e-mail educational services for details.

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FMLA Manual for Wisconsin Employers

2011 Edition

This Manual is the only book of its kind! It answers your questions and makes clear what employers need to do. It includes key points, checklists, and examples to make drafting your policies and administration of the FMLA easier to understand.

The Manual discusses the U.S. Department of Labor’s and the Department of Workforce Development’s changes to the FMLA regulations. The 19 chapters outline and fully discuss each subject so that you can confidently administer your FMLA claims and avoid abuses.

19 indexed chapters, 800+ pages
  • Covered employers and eligible employees
  • Leave entitlement for employees
  • Notification issues; changes to requirements
  • Birth and adoption leaves
  • What is a serious health condition
  • Leave entitlement to care for a spouse, child, parent or covered servicemember; military exigency leave
  • Effective use of medical certification forms
  • Substitution of paid leave for unpaid FMLA leave
  • Intermittent leaves and reduced schedule leaves
  • Benefit maintenance during FMLA leaves
  • Return to work issues and fitness-for-duty guidelines
  • FMLA, ADA and Worker’s Compensation issues
  • Drafting an effective FMLA policy; sample policy
  • Evaluating medical issues
  • Recordkeeping
  • Remedies and penalties
Manual Features
  • Federal & Wisconsin FMLA laws compared and explained
  • Over 800 pages of information; 19 indexed Chapters
  • Incorporates most recent federal FMLA changes, including expansion of service related exigency leave, leave for veterans and leave for aggravation of pre-existing injuries
  • Incorporates newest Wisconsin FMLA changes, including domestic partners and parents of domestic partners
  • Detailed checklists to assist in auditing your policies
  • Step-by-step guidance and illustrative examples
  • All required FMLA posters and sample forms
  • Wisconsin and federal regulations, statutes, and U.S. Department of Labor opinion letters
  • Recent federal and Wisconsin cases interpreting the law

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Attention owners of the 2010 edition of the FMLA Manual for Wisconsin Employers:

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Over 300 replacement pages.

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Manual Reference Questions

Our Manual Reference Service is available at no charge to direct owners of the current editions of the Employment Law Manual for Wisconsin Employers and the FMLA Manual for Wisconsin Employers to areas of the Manual(s) where answers to general questions can be found. If the information requested goes beyond the scope of this service, it is considered legal advice and you will be offered the option of consulting one of our attorneys for a fee. Most legal questions that we receive through our Manual Reference Service can be answered within 30 minutes (approximately $150). If a cost will be incurred to answer your question, we will notify you of that fact.

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Call Krukowski & Costello’s educational services department at (414) 988-8400 or e-mail kam@kclegal.com for more information about this handbook or about our customized in-house harassment training.
Sexual Harassment: A Handbook for Supervisors (2012 edition)

Investigate, Document and Discipline with Confidence

This 23-page, pocket-sized handbook reflects the latest U.S. Supreme Court decisions on sexual harassment and includes an investigation checklist, sexual harassment quiz, important supervisor do’s and don’ts, and more. The handbook is written in question and answer format to help supervisors recognize sexual harassment and take appropriate action to eliminate it from the workplace. Supervisors will learn practical and straightforward answers to 37 questions, such as:

  • Is the employer liable for harassment that it doesn’t know about?
  • What should I do if I witness or suspect what may be sexual harassment?
  • What should I do if I receive a complaint of harassment?
  • What disciplinary actions are appropriate in incidents of sexual harassment?
  • What do I say to the alleged victim if no disciplinary action is taken?
  • As a supervisor, how do I protect myself against false charges of sexual harassment?
  • When may an employer be liable for harassment occurring from a non-employee?

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