Binding: Mass Market Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 344.73012596 EAN: 9780446608565 ISBN: 0446608564 Label: Grand Central Publishing Manufacturer: Grand Central Publishing Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 496 Publication Date: 2000-01-15 Publisher: Grand Central Publishing Studio: Grand Central Publishing
In this age of downsizing and massive layoffs, many people will experience the pain and panic of losing their job. But how they handle it can make a big difference in their prospects afterwards. Now, in this invaluable and insightful guide, attorney Steven Mitchell Sack provides everything anyone needs to know to make the best of a bad situation including: -- Getting the best settlement possible -- Legal protection from getting fired -- Utilizing the anti-discrimination laws -- How to receive the correct unemployment compensation -- Factors to consider when offered an early retirement package -- How to avoid forced resignations -- Deciding between resigning and getting fired -- Hints and tips to avoid legal complications -- Sample letters, checklists, and addresses of important agencies -- Actual agreements to use -- And much more.
Spotlight customer reviews:
Customer Rating: Summary: Know your rights!, and use them. Comment: Too many people are completely ignorant of their rights in general. Employment law is no different. This book is not about how to be a good employee and not get fired, it's not about office politics, it's not there to hold your hand through that tough time. It is a book about knowing and exercising your legal rights as an employee. Learn how to protect yourself at work before you even get the job. I highly reccomend this book. Customer Rating: Summary: GOT RIPPED! Comment: The book was a great read for employment law; but when you think you have a case based on what you read in this book and get to the office and are charged $250 for consultation (1/2 hour)as he takes calls while meeting you, you start to feel a bit ripped off. All the info in the book that I thought made a case meant absolutely nothing when I went to meet this lawyer at his office. Before you consult, buy and read a couple of other books and get as much free consul as you can if at all possible... Customer Rating: Summary: A helpful book at the right time for my career... Comment: As a successful college football coordinator, I realize that my job is always under public scrutiny. Regardless of the fact that I, and the team, am highly successful and that we make our yearly trip to the Holiday Bowl, there is always the outside chance that people are not satisfied with my performance. With my ability to scheme. With my ability to adjust during a game. With my ability to develop talent. With my ability to utilize talent. But I digress.
The previous review noted that the book was only good if you are planning to sue. I don't see this as a negative. In fact, the threat of a lawsuit is certainly a reasonable way to maintain one's position. Also, I've discovered that it's very important to have photographs of one's superior in, shall we say, a "compromising position". I got that idea from the movie "The Firm", and it's allowed me to maintain a career track that is highly enviable.
I appreciate the advice in this book in response to getting fired, in particular the section dealing with "how to protect your pension". Why, just last year I gave my good friend Bull some advice on this very subject which turned out to be a huge help for him. He's now sitting out on his bass boat, fishing while collecting an amazing pension.
The part of this book that I disagree with is entitled "the right way to resign your position". There is no right way and no right time to do this. First, make them fire you. Screw them if they can't see your brilliance. Second, make sure you have those compromising photographs! These ensure that your boss complements you publicly, like "Greg is doing the best job in the country".
In all, this book was very helpful to me, and I plan to use many of these strategies to ensure proper compensation if I am fired. Oh, and I'll publish those pictures too. Which should serve as a reminder - never fall asleep in a strip club in Mexico if your friend has a camera! Ah ha ha ha ha ha!
Customer Rating: Summary: Not my Bag, Baby Comment: Only useful if you're planning to sue. Very depressing if you're searching for emotional support/help only. Do not recommend it overall. Too negative. Customer Rating: Summary: Emotional strength during a tough job crisis Comment: During a restructuring phase at my company, i had the heavy feeling of not knowing if I was going to be next on the ax list. I stumbled across this book at a bookstore, not really looking for it. Reading the title, I said to myself that this is what I need right now. Very good solid stable advice from a seasoned pro in this field. Knowledge is power and this book gives you an extra kick of power.
