The complexity of discrimination laws – and the tremendous ramifications of falling afoul of them – requires employers and public officials to seek out resources for learning more about the impact that these laws have on their current and future practices. Consulting a book, such as the ones avaiable for sale below, can avoid the spectre of a costly discrimination lawsuit.

Discrimination, fundamentally, is defined as making a decision based on the inclusion of an individual in a protected class. While race or sex are the most notable of these classes, employers often forget that disability, pregnancy and family status are also included in this list. Basing a hiring decision or a promotion on protected class status rather than merit is a violation of these laws.

Recommended legal books by some of the top publishers and authors in the field of Discrimination Law