There's no doubt that today's workplace bears little resemblance to the 9-to-5, company-man, lifetime-employment world of yesteryear. In an atmosphere of cut-throat competition, anxiety over employment security, free agency, outsourcing, and rampant litigation, it's no wonder that the workplace can become a highly charged, even antagonistic, environment, especially when managers and employees alike are ignorant of their legal rights and responsibilities. In this book, veteran labor and employment attorney Anne Covey offers a comprehensive and accessible resource for anyone interested in workplace law. From sexual harassment to the Family and Medical Leave Act to confidentiality agreements, Covey provides solid advice on how to interpret and apply a wide range of laws and policies to everyone's benefit, forging more productive relationships in the process.