Our Michigan Employer's Guide is an authoritative and accessible book that provides the "lay of the land" of employment law. The Guide integrates federal and Michigan laws that directly affect the employer-employee relationship, making it a valuable resource for business owners, managers, and human resource professionals. the Michigan Employer's Guide is written and updated annually by an employment law attorney. We provide clear and concise explanations of today's complex labor laws, regulations, and court decisions. Relevant state and federal agencies are listed at the end of each chapter, along with citations for the information discussed. Chapter headings are: Hiring Managing Employees and Personnel Costs Termination of Employment Health and Safety Employment Discrimination Wages, Hours, and Child Labor Employee Benefits and Leave Personnel Records Workplace Privacy Unions and Government Contractors Written from an employer's point of view, the Guide also includes valuable information about managing employees, developing employment policies, and avoiding liability for employment law violations. This 17th Edition Michigan Employer's Guide includes discussion of these and other current topics: Discussion of new laws on the Michigan minimum wage rate and overtime pay Discussion of Michigan laws on same-sex relationships and benefits Updated sections on Michigan discrimination law Discussion of the revised definition of "supervisor" under federal labor relations law Updated sections reflecting 2006 pension reform legislation Updated section on identity theft notice guidelines