An A-Z of Employment Law: A Complete Reference Source for Managers

An A-Z of Employment Law: A Complete Reference Source for Managers

by PeterChandler (Author)

Synopsis

Since the publication of the last edition there has been a flood of new legislation enhancing the rights of employees and imposing more duties and responsibilities on employers. This fourth edition has been comprehensively updated and provides practical guidance on new legislation and on selected and pertinent decisions by the tribunals and courts. This includes information on: parental leave; unfair dismissal; disciplinary and grievance procedures; holidays and holiday pay; working time (young persons); the national minimum wage; adoption leave and pay; paternity leave and pay; new maternity rights; flexible working; fixed-term employees; part-time workers; the Tax Credits Act 2002; and the Employment Act 2002. Complete with useful addresses and advice about alternative sources of information (such as codes of practice and DTI guidance notes), this reference book is a desktop companion for UK managers and industrial relations law students.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 736
Edition: 4th Revised edition
Publisher: Kogan Page Ltd
Published: 03 May 2003

ISBN 10: 0749438894
ISBN 13: 9780749438890
Book Overview: The A-Z of Employment offers practical, jargon-free advice for employers on all the major employment law issues. The handbook is cross-referenced for ease of use and includes information on: the national minimum wage and how to calculate it; daily and weekly rest breaks; statutory sick pay; and more.

Media Reviews
'Refreshingly free from complicated legal jargon.' Executive PA 'A comprehensive and practical guide to contemporary employment law.' Industrial Relations Bulletin 'Contains over 100 jargon-free entries...fully cross-referenced...valuable advice.' Education and Training News 'An essential desktop companion for every UK manager as well as for students of industrial relations law.' Management Services
Author Bio
Peter Chandler is an independent personnel consultant and lecturer, and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. He is the author of Waud's Employment Law, An A-Z of Health and Safety Law and An A-Z of Employment Law (all published by Kogan Page).