Author Description

Employment Law in Practice equips the reader with a thorough grounding in the substantive areas of employment law which are most frequently heard in employment tribunals, including unfair dismissal, breach of contract, discrimination, equal pay and family friendly provisions. This new edition has been fully revised and updated with all major legislative and case law developments affecting the topics covered within the manual, in particular, consideration is given to the impact of new age discrimination provisions on current anti-discrimination in employment laws.Containing a dedicated chapter specifically focusing on the regulations and procedural aspects of employment tribunals, Employment Law in Practice fully equips the reader with knowledge of the workings of employment tribunals which will be essential for success in practice. Adopting a highly pragmatic approach aimed at preparing the reader for practice in employment tribunals, the manual contains a specialist section guiding the reader through the completion of forms, highlighting how to deal with interlocutory stages, how to use special procedures and accurately record settlements which will strengthen their success in practice.Designed to accompany the employment law option on the Bar Vocational Course, this manual is also appropriate for anyone who might require practical and accessible guidance on conducting cases in employment law tribunals.