Subjects:

Employment Law

Contents:

Ante-natal care

Maternity leave

Health and safety

Precedents and procedures

Market practices

Benefits during leave

Statutory sick pay and sick pay

Dependant care leave

Parental leave

Detrimental treatment and unfair dismissal

Sex discrimination and family leave

Reform: The Green Paper

European comparison

A comprehensive guide through the maze of legislation that makes this area of the law so daunting for employers. It provides coverage of the key areas of concern to help your company or client stay on the right side of the law, maintain best practice, retain staff and avoid costly claims.

Contains sample policies, comprehensive legal and practical guidance, empirical studies and comparisons with EU practices. Ante-natal care Maternity leave Health and safety Precedents and procedures Market practices Benefits during leave Statutory sick and sick pay Dependent care leave Parental leave Detrimental treatment and unfair dismissal Sex descrimination and family leave Reform: The Green Paper European comparison""