Employment Law by Stephen Taylor and Astra Emir – Edition 2019

Description

A complete and practical introduction to employment law for the workplace written with human resources and business students in mind. Conversational and contextual, the authors guide readers through this technical subject supportively.

• A complete introduction to employment law for business and human resources students, written in a conversational style helping students unfamiliar with the law to engage with this technical area
• Written by authors with a wealth of experience in teaching, examining, and practising employment law to ensure students receive a firm and accurate grounding in the topics
• ‘Activity’ feature engages readers with realistic and practical examples enabling them to see the law in action and think independently about issues that they may face in the workplace
• ‘Exhibit’ boxes outline key case examples and academic debates, effectively emphasising the leading legal principles
• Unique Part on law in action, which walks students through the employment tribunal procedure and how to prepare and present a case, equipping them with practical skills for beyond their studies

New to this edition

• Updated coverage on key case law including Mohamud v WM Morrison Supermarkets (2016) concerning vicarious liability
• Treatment of Pimlico Plumbers v Smith (2018) and Uber v Aslam (2017) regarding employment status
• Consideration of USDAW v Woolworths (in administration) (2015) in relation to redundancy consultation
• R (on the application of UNISON) (Appellant) v Lord Chancellor (Respondent) [2017] and its impact on tribunal fees