| Description |
1 online resource (192 pages) |
| Series |
Beginning the Law |
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Beginning the law.
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| Contents |
Cover; Half Title; Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Table of Cases; Table of Legislation; Preface; Guide to the Companion Website; 1 An introduction to the study of employment law; Introduction; The topics in employment law; University study: self-directed learning; Feedback; Key sources and learning materials; How to answer employment questions; Conclusion; 2 Institutions in employment relations; Learning objectives; Mind map; Introduction; Dispute resolution bodies; Tribunals and judges sitting alone; Presentation of a claim; Representiation at an employment tribunal |
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Binding force of precedentChanges to fee structure; Advisory bodies; Relationship between English law and European Union law; Conclusion; Further reading; 3 Contracts of employment: terms and sources; Learning outcomes; Mind map; Introduction; Sources of terms; Implied terms; Restraint of trade clauses; Fixed-term contracts; Conclusion; Further reading; 4 Employment status; Learning objectives; Mind map; Introduction; Employment status; How to identify an employee; Putting it all together; Conclusion; Further reading; 5 Discrimination; Learning objectives; Introduction; Mind map; Equality law |
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ConclusionFurther reading; 6 Pay; Learning objectives; Mind map; Introduction; Obligation to pay wages; Expenses compared with wages; Deductions from pay; Overpayment of wages; National minimum wage; Statements of pay; Holiday pay; Sick pay; Payments in lieu of notice; Equal pay; Conclusion; Further reading; 7 Termination of the contract of employment: wrongful dismissal; Learning outcomes; Introduction; Mind map; Terminating the contract; Notice periods; Mitigation; Remedies; Why claim wrongful dismissal?; Conclusion; Further reading |
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8 Termination of the contract of employment: unfair and constructive dismissalLearning objectives; Mind map; Introduction; Some brief preliminary points; What is unfair dismissal?; An employee's breach of the employment contract; Difference between the common law and statutory rights; Qualification criteria necessary for protection under unfair dismissal; What makes an unfair dismissal 'unfair'?; Automatically unfair reasons to dismiss; Which claim? Unfair or wrongful dismissal?; Constructive dismissal; Remedies for unfair dismissal; Conclusion; Further reading |
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9 Redundancy and the transfer of undertakingsLearning objectives; Mind map; Introduction; Redundancy; Business re-organisations; The transfer of undertakings (protection of employment) regulations; Responsibilities to employees on transfer of a business; Remedies; Employee relations: information and consultation; Changes to the law; Conclusion; Further reading; 10 Industrial action; Learning outcomes; Mind map; Introduction; Employer action against trade union membership; Industrial action; Picketing; Conclusion; Further reading; Index |
| Summary |
Whether you're new to higher education, coming to legal study for the first time or just wondering what Employment Law is all about, Beginning Employment Law is the ideal introduction to help you hit the ground running. Starting with the basics and an overview of each topic, it will help you come to terms with the structure, themes and issues of the subject so that you can begin your Employment Law module with confidence. Adopting a clear and simple approach with legal vocabulary explained in a detailed glossary, James Marson breaks the subject of Employment Law down using prac |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Labor laws and legislation -- England
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Labor laws and legislation -- Wales
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LAW -- Administrative Law & Regulatory Practice.
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Labor laws and legislation.
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England.
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Wales.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781317807766 |
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1317807766 |
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9781315815503 |
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1315815508 |
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9781317807773 |
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1317807774 |
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1306539811 |
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9781306539814 |
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