"Welcome to Chicago during the early 1900s. Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle portrays the hardships of the immigrant working class in a way that changed literature and history. The story begins with Lithuanian immigrant Jurgis Rudkus, who takes a job at Brown’s slaughterhouse to try to earn enough money to stay afloat. His life becomes a constant struggle--he, his young wife, Ona, and the rest of his family eventually falling victim to a slew of unfortunate...

"Wisconsin Rising documents the largest sustained workers' resistance movement in American history. In 2011, Wisconsin is a testing ground for the nation as big money attempts to undo basic workers' rights when newly elected Republican Governor Scott Walker suddenly strips collective bargaining power from the state's public employees. This film catapults the viewer into the days, weeks, and months when Wisconsinites fight back against power, authority,...

Guerin and Barreiro explain, in plain English, the twenty most important federal employment laws that come up in the workplace. You can look up what each law allows and prohibits, which businesses must comply, and how to fulfill record-keeping, posting, and reporting requirements. Each chapter covers one law. This sixth edition has been updated to reflect the latest Supreme Court cases, government regulations, and state laws. -- adapted from back...

Handle employment decisions legally and effectively - from hiring to firing.

"From limiting the working day to eight hours to forming unions and protecting children in the labor force, the rights of workers has long been, and still remains, a fascinating and important topic. This title weaves through the history of workers' rights using engaging primary sources, following multiple perspectives of differing groups including women, children, and immigrants. Readers will gain an understanding of the social and economic conditions...

"Workplace complaints carry serious legal and financial risks to a company, so it's essential to act fast when an employee complaint is received. In the era of #MeToo, it's more important that ever to ensure that an investgation is complete, impartial, and timely. This book explains how to legally and successfully investigate and resolve any type of complaint or problem. It covers common workplace issues such as harassment, discrimination, violence,...

"The fight for a higher minimum wage has become the biggest national labor story in decades. Beginning in November 2012, strikes by fast food workers spread across the country, landing in Seattle in May 2013. Within a year, Seattle had adopted a $15 minimum wage-- the highest in the United States-- without a bloody political battle. Combining history, economics, and commonsense political wisdom, The Fight for Fifteen makes a deeply informed case for...

Explores the people and events connected with the 1911 fire in a New York City sewing factory that killed 146 people and led to reforms in legislation regarding workplace safety.