Employment Law: An Adviser's Handbook

Employment Law: An Adviser's Handbook

by TamaraLewis (Author)

Synopsis

Employment Law: an adviser's handbook, now in its eighth edition, is the key text on employment law for the adviser. Uniquely focused on the claimant, it provides, in an affordable, single volume, coverage of all the main aspects of employment law supported by a wealth of precedents, case studies and tactical guidance. The cornerstones of employment and discrimination law are presented clearly, in jargon-free language. The author's experience and understanding of the needs of advisers and trade union representatives is evident in the highly practical treatment of case-law, the cross references between key cases and the guidance on running a tribunal case. Employment Law: an adviser's handbook is the essential guide for voluntary sector advisers, Law Centres(R), trade union representatives, lawyers and any individual looking for a comprehensive, yet accessible and practical, guide to employment law. The eighth edition has been updated to include: new ACAS regime replacing the statutory dispute resolution procedures the return of Polkey (unfair dismissal) Disability Discrimination Act post Lewisham LBC v Malcolm coverage of rapidly developing discrimination laws particularly age and religious discrimination expanded coverage of public sector equal pay cases latest cases on who is an employee latest cases on statutory holiday entitlement

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 864
Edition: 8th Revised edition
Publisher: Legal Action Group
Published: 17 Sep 2009

ISBN 10: 1903307694
ISBN 13: 9781903307694

Media Reviews
There is probably no other book that provides so much information for such a reasonable cost.' Adviser 'Full of invaluable, practical advice.' Briefings (Discrimination Law Association) 'Written by an acknowledged expert in employment law ... intensely practical.' New Law Journal
Author Bio
Tamara Lewis is a senior solicitor of 20 years' experience working in the employment unit of the Central London Law Centre. She conducts extensive training for trade union representatives and voluntary sector advisers. She is co-author of the biannual employment law and practice updates in Legal Action, and author of numerous practical employment law guides and UNISON's The Law and You. Tamara is also on the board of the Discrimination Law Association.