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9780198748335 English 0198748337 Employment Law in Context combines extracts from leading cases and articles with insightful and sophisticated author commentary to provide the reader with a full, critical understanding of employment law. As well as providing a thorough grounding in individual labour law, and drawing attention to key and current areas of debate, this title offers the reader detailed analysis of the social, economic, political, and historical context in which employment law operates. An innovative running case study contextualizes employment law and demonstrates its practical applications by following the life-cycle of a company from incorporation, through expansion, to liquidation. Reflection points and examples encourage the development of critical thinking skills and students' ability to view the issues practically. The text is supported by an Online Resource Centre hosting: - four supplementary chapters on collective employment law to facilitate a broader understanding of the subject - additional reading lists to accompany topics signposted in each chapter and annotated web links to key online resources to direct further research - a flashcard glossary helps students test their understanding of terms highlighted and defined in the book - twice-yearly updates to the law are provided by the author to keep students abreast of the latest developments - PowerPoint slides and figures from the book are available to lecturers, Practical and sophisticated, Employment Law in Context is the ideal companion to guide you through the dynamics of the subject. The unique use of a running case study will advance understanding and help you gain practical insight into the way the law affects employers and employees, Choice extracts from case law, legislation and academic sources emphasize significant issues and underline their social, economic, political and historical context, Insightful author commentary and in-chapter reflection points help you to engage critically with the subject matter and encourage an analytical viewpoint New key coverage: Discussion of the new shared parental leave regime and changes to statutory adoption leave, A range of notable new cases are discussed including: Bear Scotland Ltd v Fulton (2015) in relation to annual leave and holiday pay, Hounga v Allen (2014) concerning discrimination and illegality of contracts Book jacket.
9780198748335 English 0198748337 Employment Law in Context combines extracts from leading cases and articles with insightful and sophisticated author commentary to provide the reader with a full, critical understanding of employment law. As well as providing a thorough grounding in individual labour law, and drawing attention to key and current areas of debate, this title offers the reader detailed analysis of the social, economic, political, and historical context in which employment law operates. An innovative running case study contextualizes employment law and demonstrates its practical applications by following the life-cycle of a company from incorporation, through expansion, to liquidation. Reflection points and examples encourage the development of critical thinking skills and students' ability to view the issues practically. The text is supported by an Online Resource Centre hosting: - four supplementary chapters on collective employment law to facilitate a broader understanding of the subject - additional reading lists to accompany topics signposted in each chapter and annotated web links to key online resources to direct further research - a flashcard glossary helps students test their understanding of terms highlighted and defined in the book - twice-yearly updates to the law are provided by the author to keep students abreast of the latest developments - PowerPoint slides and figures from the book are available to lecturers, Practical and sophisticated, Employment Law in Context is the ideal companion to guide you through the dynamics of the subject. The unique use of a running case study will advance understanding and help you gain practical insight into the way the law affects employers and employees, Choice extracts from case law, legislation and academic sources emphasize significant issues and underline their social, economic, political and historical context, Insightful author commentary and in-chapter reflection points help you to engage critically with the subject matter and encourage an analytical viewpoint New key coverage: Discussion of the new shared parental leave regime and changes to statutory adoption leave, A range of notable new cases are discussed including: Bear Scotland Ltd v Fulton (2015) in relation to annual leave and holiday pay, Hounga v Allen (2014) concerning discrimination and illegality of contracts Book jacket.