This Guide investigates the contractual and statutory issues within individual employment law. It addresses the formation and operation of employment contracts, confidentiality, restraint of trade, business transfers, and discrimination. The book also details statutory rights concerning unfair dismissal and redundancy, offering practical guidance for Legal Practice Courses with either corporate or private client focuses. It emphasizes preventative measures and common solicitor challenges, incorporating recent UK and European case law from 2000 and discussing the anticipated impact of the Human Rights Act 1998.

This text is designed as a practical guide for those undertaking Legal Practice Courses, aiming to equip solicitors with knowledge of preventative measures and common employment law challenges. It incorporates recent case law from both the UK and Europe, as well as statutory developments from 2000. The 2001 edition specifically addresses the anticipated effects of the Human Rights Act 1998 on the field. The book's focus is on the individual employment law setting, covering a range of contractual and statutory issues.