- Provides students with no prior knowledge or experience of the UK legal system with a thorough grounding in the key employment law concepts
- Pedagogical features including chapter objectives, tasks, 'explore further' sections, key learning points, examples to work through and a dedicated study skills chapter
- New to this edition: New material on carer's leave, changes to employment status updates to 'right to work' checks and the impact of AI on data protection
- Online resources: case studies, weblinks, teaching suggestions and an instructor's manual
- Covers the essentials of employment law including contracts, discrimination, redundancy, employment tribunals, protected characteristics, Trade Union legislation and health and safety at work
Introduction to Employment Law
Fundamentals for HR and Business Students
Understand the fundamentals of UK employment law and how they apply in the workplace with this dedicated textbook for HR and business students.
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Imprint: CIPD - Kogan Page
EAN: 9781398616523
Edition: 7
Published:
Format: 246x189
336 pages
About the book
Introduction to Employment Law is a clear, accessible and jargon-free guide to UK employment law and its application in the workplace.
Written specifically for HR and business students, this book provides a thorough grounding in the essentials of employment law. All areas of employment law are addressed, including employment contracts, discrimination, redundancy and the legal duties of both the employer and the employee. This new edition has been updated throughout to cover the latest case law and legal developments including changes to annual leave, areas of family leave including Carer's Leave and developments in discrimination legislation. Assuming no prior knowledge of the UK legal system, this is ideal reading for all those studying the specialist employment law module on the CIPD Associate Diploma. It is also an accessible introduction for Advanced Diploma students and those on general business degrees who need an introduction to UK employment law.
This book is packed with pedagogical features to help consolidate learning including tasks, examples, explore further sections, key learning points and a dedicated study skills chapter. Online resources include lecture slides, case studies, weblinks, multiple choice questions and an instructor's manual.
About the authors
Professor Kathy Daniels runs her own consultancy advising, speaking and writing about employment law. She is an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), running employment law courses for HR professionals and line managers. She is a lay member of the Employment Tribunals, sitting in Birmingham. Prior to these appointments she was a senior HR manager in the manufacturing sector.
I have recommended this book to HR and Business students for many years, and the new edition continues to exceed expectations. Its well-organized structure, comprehensive content and practical case studies make it easy to follow and highly relevant. The book effectively aligns with the learning needs and outcomes of employment law modules, making it an invaluable resource for students.
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