Author Description
When is the dismissal of employees from their job fair? This work provides a critical evaluation of the law of dismissal from the perspective of social justice. It illuminates the general legal rules and principles of the law, as well as highlighting the social, political, and philosophical context in which the idea of protection from "unfair dismissal" has developed and currently operates.
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THE THESIS
This work investigates the legal and ethical criteria that determine the fairness of employee termination within the framework of social justice. Hugh E. L. Collins, a scholar in labour law, examines the intersection of statutory regulations and the broader philosophical underpinnings of employment protection. By analyzing the evolution of unfair dismissal doctrines, the text provides a comprehensive argument regarding how legal systems balance employer prerogative with the rights of the worker.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Analysis of general legal rules and principles governing employment termination
- Evaluation of the social and political context surrounding unfair dismissal protections
- Philosophical inquiry into the concept of justice within the workplace
- Examination of the historical development of labor rights and termination law
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Legal scholars and practitioners frequently cite this work as a foundational text for understanding the theoretical basis of dismissal law. Experts highlight the author's ability to synthesize complex legal principles with the sociopolitical realities of the modern labor market.
Page Count:
304
Publication Date:
1992-06-11
Publisher:
Clarendon Press
ISBN-10:
0198254350
ISBN-13:
9780198254355
Law
Labor Law
Social justice
Employment Law
Great Britain
Professional Reference
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