A Practical Approach to Employment Law, 9th Edition

• Part of the A Practical Approach Series, this title provides a step-by-step guide to employment law and practice
• Extensively revised and updated to include full coverage of recent legislative changes and case law, including the Employment Act 2008 and the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006
• Written by a leading employment law Silk
• Clear page layout and thorough referencing ensures easy access to key points of reference

New to this edition

• Coverage of all legislative changes and the most relevant recent case law since 2005
• Full coverage of, and guidance on, the Employment Act 2008 which revokes the statutory disciplinary and grievance procedures
• Expanded coverage of discrimination provisions
• Revised and streamlined treatment of trade unions
• Extensively revised chapter on equal pay
• Thorough revision of chapters on unfair dismissal and redundancy

The A Practical Approach series is the perfect partner for practice work. Each title focuses on one field of the law, providing a comprehensive overview of the subject together with clear, practical advice and tips on issues likely to arise in practice. The books are also an excellent resource for those new to the law, where the expert overview and clear layout promote clarity and ease of understanding.

Now in its eighth edition, A Practical Approach to Employment Lawcontinues to provide a comprehensive and systematic guide to the principles and practice of employment law. Containing coverage of all recent cases as well as important developments since the publication of the previous edition in 2005 such as the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006 and the Employment Act 2008, this new edition provides a valuable introduction for professionals and students alike.

Readership: Primary: Solicitors and barristers specializing in employment law. Students at undergraduate and postgraduate level as well as those preparing for professional examination on the LPC and BVC. Secondary: Human Resources professionals. Academics and academic reference libraries.