Selwyn's Law of Employment 22nd ed

Established and reliable, Selwyn's Law of Employment continues its legacy as a complete reference guide for students of employment law.

Astra Emir has maintained Norman Selwyn's practical approach to the subject, wherein each topic's broad scope is discussed concisely and in an accessible manner, allowing space to reflect on developing issues in this fluid area of law. The straightforward written style and clean layout allows you to navigate the text with ease, and helps to identify legal principles and seminal cases quickly.

This textbook includes case law from the UK and EU, and both collective and individual employment law is considered, to offer an inclusive representation of the subject.

• Broad coverage reflects individual and collective employment law matters with reference to UK and EU case law, consolidating Selwyn's Law of Employment as complete reference guide, and encouraging students towards a well-rounded understanding
• Structured chapters and a clear layout ensure that readers can find information quickly, making the text an ideal study guide for students
• Provides a practical, black-letter approach to the subject, distilling complex ideas in a way that makes all topics accessible
• Also available as an e-book with functionality, navigation features, and links that offer extra learning support

New to this Edition:

• A new structure, organised by parts, provides a clear overview of the employment law frameworks New online animated diagrams offer a lucid and contextualised explanation of the employment law system and legal processes
• Considers the impact of Covid-19 on legislation, including duties and rights of employers, extensions on sick pay, as well as the issue of compulsory vaccination and the ECHR case Vavricka v the Czech Republic
• A thorough update to the law covering the last two years, including updated discussion on the gig economy and employment status, as well as seminal cases Forstater v CGD Europe on freedom of belief, ASDA Stores Ltd v Brierley & Ors on equal pay, Royal Mencap Society v Tomlinson-Blake on live-in carers and national minimum wage, Herbai v Hungary on freedom of expression, and Heskett v Secretary of State for Justice CA on justification for age discrimination
• Discusses updates to legislation including The Social Security Contributions (Intermediaries) (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2020 on IR35, and the points-based system of immigration set out in the Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Act 2020