Restatement of the Law Employment Law Author:American Law Institute This project of the reputable American Law Institute Restatement Employment Law restates and clarifies the common law of employment. Although federal and state statutes regulate the employment relationship, major aspects continue to be governed by law developed by state appellate courts, and doctrine has changed significantly in recent decades. ... more »Subjects covered in this restatement unit include the employment relationship, termination of employment contracts, compensation and benefits, employer liability for harm to employees, wrongful discharge, employee privacy and autonomy, employee obligations, restrictive covenants, and remedies.« less