AUDIENCE FOR BOOK: This book is for anyone who hires workers, whether employees or independent contractors. The audience includes:* private employers, particularly small business owners* human resources (HR) professionals, and* managers and supervisors. REASONS TO BUY THIS NEW EDITION: * This book is a solid Nolo seller bought by business owners and managers of all sizes and types, and used for professional development trainings and classes. And it has been reviewed in major news outlets, from the Los Angeles Times ("Belongs on every business owner's bookshelf") to the Wall Street Journal ("Offers a sensible, real life approach to dealing with employees.")* It explains the workplace laws that apply to each stage of the employment relationship, from hiring to providing benefits, handling payroll, conducting layoffs, and much more. * State laws change rapidly--from minimum wages and tip credits to criminal background checks and drug testing. The 13th edition is completely updated to cover the latest state and federal laws on these and other key employment issues, such as privacy, family and medical leave, discrimination (including the effect of the Supreme Court's same-sex marriage decision on employment matters), overtime pay, and much more.