Subjects:

Employment Law

Contents:

All major case and legislative developments since the last edition, including: the Employment Act 2002

the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 and Lawful Business Practice Regulations 2000

Part-time Workers Regulations 2000

Indirect Discrimination and Burden of Proof Regulations 2001

Fixed Term Employees Regulations 2002

tribunal reform and the ACAS Arbitration Scheme

the EC Race and Employment Directives

and the latest developments in trade union law, health and safety, working time and TUPE.

Employment Law, now in its 5th edition, is the ideal text for those seeking a succinct account of employment law and industrial relations law, whether to obtain an initial overview of the subject or for use as an accompaniment to employment law courses, particularly modular courses. The law is set in the context of experience in the workplace, and also within the wider social and political framework, in order to promote a proper understanding of how the law works in reality.

This edition has been significantly rewritten to reflect major developments in legislation, case law and European Community law since the last edition. Employment Law is an extremely popular guide to this complex area of law, and will prove invaluable to students, practitioners and professionals involved with employment law issues. Free online supplements are available for this book on the Sweet & Maxwell academic website (www sweetandmaxwell.co.uk/academic) keeping you up to date with the latest case law and legislative developments.