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Trade Union Law and Collective Employment Rights, 2nd edition

Trade Union Law and Collective Employment Rights, 2nd edition

Author: Nick Humphreys
Publisher: LexisNexis U.K.
ISBN: 9780853089605
Published In: November 2005
Format: Paperback
Jurisdiction: U.K. ? Disclaimer:
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A comprehensive work explaining the legal framework in which trade unions operate, together with guidance on the applicable practice and procedure in relation to such matters as statutory trade union recognition and consultation of workers both in the context of trade unions and as provided under European law.

Trade Union Law and Collective Employment Rights is a comprehensive work explaining the legal framework in which trade unions operate, together with guidance on the applicable practice and procedure in relation to such matters as statutory trade union recognition and consultation of workers both in the context of trade unions and as provided under European law.

This new edition takes account of the major changes introduced, principally, by the Employment Relations Act 2004 and the Information and Consultation Regulations 2004, and also relevant case-law including Gate Gourmet Ltd v Transport & General Workers Union

The work includes full coverage of the following matters:

definition and status of trade unions
rights of trade unions
statutory recognition and de-recognition of trade unions
worker consultation including the new Information and Consultation of Employees Regulations 2004 and ACAS Guidelines
obligations of trade unions to their members
effect of trade union membership and activities on employment rights
industrial torts of breach of contract
immunity, loss of immunity and collective responsibility of trade unions
remedies against trade unions including an analysis of the available damages
trade unions and third party relationships especially contractors and customers of employers
criminal law as impacts upon trade union activity

Trade Union Law and Collective Employment Rights is essential reading for all employment solicitors and barristers, trade union officials and human resource professionals, as well as academics.

Institutions and sources of trade union law
The nature and status of collective organisations
Rights of recognized trade unions
Statutory recognition of trade unions
Worker consultation
Trade union-related employment rights
The industrial torts and breach of contract
Trade union immunity, loss of immunity and collective responsibility
Remedies against trade unions
Third party relationships
Trade unions and the criminal law

Nick Humphreys, Solicitor, Bircham Dyson Bell

"the statutory framework and case law are both succinct and up-to-date ... a valuable academic text for those who need to grasp the technical complexities of trade union law and collective employment rights"
Solicitors Journal