Description
Now in its ninth edition, Essentials of Employment Law is firmly established as the most authoritative textbook on employment law for all students of HR 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. 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 Week's Pay
Human Rights and Data Protection
Information and Consultation
The Legal Framework of Collective Bargaining
Trade Unions and their Members
Liability for Industrial Action
About the authors
David Lewis
David is Professor of Employment Law and programme leader for the LLM in Employment Law at Middlesex University. David also has considerable experience as a consultant and is an ACAS arbitrator, a member of the editorial board of the Industrial Law Journal and an elected member of the Executive Committee of the Industrial Law Society.Malcolm Sargeant
Malcolm is a Professor of Labour Law at Middlesex University Business School. He is also a member of the Centre for Legal Research at Middlesex University. Prior to becoming an academic, Malcolm was the HR manager of a large financial company, responsible for all HR activities within the organisation. Subsequently, he helped run a recruitment business for many years before combining his practical and academic experience in his present post.