Offering comprehensive coverage of all the key aspects of individual and collective employment law in a clear and accessible way, Employment Law is the ideal text for the first-time student of employment law. Packed with a wealth of case law and legislation, this book will enable you to fully understand the intricacies of this fast-changing subject with ease. With features such as chapter summaries and further reading suggestions, Employment Law is well suited to support you in your studies.

Contents:

1 The study of employment law

2 The employment relationship

3 The contract of employment

4 Termination of employment

5 Equality: prohibited conduct and equality of terms

6 Equality: the protected characteristics

7 Time and pay

8 Parental and maternity rights

9 Business restructuring

10 Trade unions

11 Collective bargaining and industrial action

Index