Essentials of Employment Law by David Lewis
Essentials of Employment Law, now in its eighth edition, is firmly established as the most authoritative textbook on employment law for all students of human resource management. The text covers the CIPD employment law specialist elective and is an invaluable source of reference to students studying any area of HRM. The new edition updates the text to take into account the most recent legislation, particularly in the areas of discrimination. It covers the key areas of employment law from the formation of contracts of employment to human rights and discrimination issues. It provides comprehensive coverage of the main statutory and common law rules that govern all aspects of the employment relationship. The text is fully referenced with the latest legislation and case law and gives quotations of key laws and court decisions. It also contains full listings of abbreviations and cases sited, as well as sources of further information. Each chapter has a clear overview and a concise summary, providing ideal points for revision and reference.