M. Lee Smith Publishers (Nashville, TN), the producer of state-specific employment law newsletters for each of the 50 states, has begun the publication of "Employers State Law Alert," a monthly newsletter for in-house counsel, employers, law firms and HR professionals.

M. Lee Smith Publishers (Nashville, TN), the producer of state-specific employment law newsletters for each of the 50 states, has begun the publication of "Employers State Law Alert," a monthly newsletter for in-house counsel, employers, law firms and HR professionals. An annual subscription costs $297. In addition to hard copy, subscribers also receive e-mail issues in PDF format. The company said the newsletter and an accompanying comparative, web-based database allow users to view and compare their legal responsibilities under all new state laws and regulations in any and all of the 50 states. Content includes coverage and summaries of all new state employment laws, regulations and court decisions produced by state legislatures, state agencies and state courts, as well as data and information on employer obligation, rights and trends in the law. Editorial in the newsletter and database deal with such topics as: discrimination; harassment; workers' compensation; wage and hour issues; hiring and firing; layoffs; unemployment benefits; discipline; documentation; investigations, arbitration; HR audits; policies and procedures; and, labor relations.