Subjects:

Employment Law

Contents:

Introduction

Recruitment

Your relationship with your employees

The meaning of a contract

The contract of employment

The protection of wages

Sunday working in shops and betting offices

'Blowing the whistle'

g a good citizen

Hours and holidays

Parents' rights

Part-time,short term, out-of-the-till and casual

Employees' rights to trade union membership - and non-membership

Discrimination and harrassment

Health and safety rights

Detriments and dismissals

Parting company - an outline

Unfair dismissal

Redundancy

Constructive dismissal and wrongful dismissal

Compensation for dismissal or redundancy

The employment tribunal

Some thoughts about the law

The Pocket Lawyer series is designed for members of the public who want 'how to' guidance in situations that would normally require expert advice. Each title: Is written by experts in their field Contains all the information you need in one book Has an accessible and user-friendly layout and structure Is supported by a companion website providing free updates and ready-to-use documents and letters Employers,especially in small and medium-sized enterprises, can have a difficult time understanding and fulfilling their legal obligations.

This practical guide steers you safely and sympathetically through the maze of regulations that affect employers. It offers a contract of employment which is fair to both employer and employee, explains the terms (buzzwords) which are important in this area of law, and answers some of the most frequently asked questions on the subject.