Subjects:

Employment Law

Contents:

The Sources and Institutions of Employment Law

Formation of the Contract of Employment (1): The Sources of Contractual Terms

Formation of the Contract of Employment (2): Implied Terms of Law

Recruitment and Selection

Pay Issues

Discrimination Against Employees on the Grounds of Sex or Race

Discrimination on the Grounds of Disability, 'Religion or Belief' and Age

Parental Rights

Health and Safety at Work

The Regulation of Working Time

Variation, Breach and Termination of the Contract of Employment at Common Law

Unfair Dismissal (1)

Unfair Dismissal (2)

Redundancy

Unfair Dismissal and Redundancy Claims

Continuity of employment, Normal Working Hours and a Weeks Pay

Human Rights and Data Protection

Information and Consultation

The Legal Framework of Collective Bargaining

Trade Unions and their Members

Liability for Industrial Action

Now in its ninth edition, Essentials of Employment Law is firmly established as the most authoritative textbook on employment law for all students of human resource management.

The text covers the CIPD employment law specialist elective and is invaluable to students studying Employment Law as part of a HR or business degree programme. This new edition takes into account the most recent legislation, particularly in the area of discrimination.

It covers the key areas of employment law from the formation of contracts of employment to the preservation of human rights. It provides comprehensive coverage of the main statutory and common-law rules that govern all aspects of the employment relationship. The text is fully referenced with the latest legislation and case law. Each chapter has a clear overview and a concise summary, providing ideal points for revision and reference.