Subjects:

Employment Law

Contents:

Ante-natal Care

Maternity Leave

Health and Safety and Maternity

Precedents and Procedures

Maternity Benefits During Leave

Dependent Care Leave

Parental Leave

Detrimental Treatment and Unfair

Dismissal

Sex Discrimination and Parental Rights

Paternity and Adoption Leave and Pay

The new edition of this popular book guides you clearly and confidently through the maze of legislation and everyday pitfalls that makes this area of law so complex. Covering the key developments and legislation in a user-friendly and accessible style, it will prove essential to all employment law practitioners and human resource professionals.

The second edition is is fully updated to incorporate recent significant legislative changes, including:

• Maternity and Parental Leave (Amendment) Regulations 2002
• Employment Act 2002
• Paternity and Adoption Leave Regulations 2002
• Paternity Pay and Statutory Adoption Pay (General) Regulations 2002

As well as bringing you right up-to-date, this popular book provides detailed commentary and advice on the practical day-to-day application of this legislation - the vital information required to advise with confidence and accuracy.

The book also contains Invaluable sample policies (covering maternity, parental, and dependent care) – presented alongside clear explanatory notes