The new edition of this popular text has been completely updated to take account of every new development in the field. The effective incorporation into the EC treaty, by the Amsterdam Treaty, of the Social Policy Agreement is examined in detail. The ever-expanding body of case law on the subject is also analysed, including important rulings such as Marschall on positive action, Grant on sexual orientation discrimination, and Sala on citizenship. The book begins with an outline of the key principles and remedies of the Community legal system as they relate to Employment law, it then goes on to examine the development and evolution of EC employment law in context, focusing on the shift from employment law (employment rights) to employment policy (job creation, training). The fundamental question of the purpose of EC employment law is also addressed: is it economic, social or both? The rest of the text focuses on substantive areas of EC employment law: the free movement of persons, specifically workers; social security; non-discrimination (a concept developed largely in the context of sex); health and safety; and so on. This book is the most comprehensive treatment of the subject available. It will appeal to academics, practitioners and students alike.
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"Very comprehensive text of EC Employment law. Ideal for students and practitioners in the area", Dr R Smith, Robert Gordon University"It is an excellent text (brilliant even!)Up to date EC Labour/ European Law ; clearly written and analyses brilliantly", S Hardy, UMIST"comprehensive, up to date, in depth analysis with excellebt contextual discussion", R Heaton, Nottingham Trent University"Excellent, up to date - the best for EU Employment law""This is a very sound exposition of the law. It covers the areas recognised as mainstream social law as well as more narrowly defined areas of employment", University of Glasgow"Barnard writes better than any other author in this area. Her analysis is clear and the text is up to date", Sarah Gale, City University"Brilliant. My students will find it immmensely useful", Mr Kenner, University of Leicester"Exceptionally clear, thorough and up to date", H Collins, LSE"will be especially useful for honours students, taking in depth look at employment law at EC levels especially regarding equal pay and equal treatment; overall very comprehensive treatment of subject"Niamh Shuibtre, University of Edinburgh"Very useful and well researched text on an increasingly important area of the subject", Keith Puttick, Staffordshire University
The new edition has been updated to take account of all new developments in the field, including those introduced by the Amsterdam Treaty and the ever-expanding body of case law. Beginning with an introduction to the development of social policy, and an examination of the decision-making process in this field, the book then focuses on substantive EC employment law. Treaty provisions, secondary legislation, soft law and policy relating to employment rights, health and safety and free movement are all covered in depth.
Review quote:
"Very comprehensive text of EC Employment law. Ideal for students and practitioners in the area", Dr R Smith, Robert Gordon University"It is an excellent text (brilliant even!)Up to date EC Labour/ European Law ; clearly written and analyses brilliantly", S Hardy, UMIST"comprehensive, up to date, in depth analysis with excellebt contextual discussion", R Heaton, Nottingham Trent University"Excellent, up to date - the best for EU Employment law""This is a very sound exposition of the law. It covers the areas recognised as mainstream social law as well as more narrowly defined areas of employment", University of Glasgow"Barnard writes better than any other author in this area. Her analysis is clear and the text is up to date", Sarah Gale, City University"Brilliant. My students will find it immmensely useful", Mr Kenner, University of Leicester"Exceptionally clear, thorough and up to date", H Collins, LSE"will be especially useful for honours students, taking in depth look at employment law at EC levels especially regarding equal pay and equal treatment; overall very comprehensive treatment of subject"Niamh Shuibtre, University of Edinburgh"Very useful and well researched text on an increasingly important area of the subject", Keith Puttick, Staffordshire University
The new edition has been updated to take account of all new developments in the field, including those introduced by the Amsterdam Treaty and the ever-expanding body of case law. Beginning with an introduction to the development of social policy, and an examination of the decision-making process in this field, the book then focuses on substantive EC employment law. Treaty provisions, secondary legislation, soft law and policy relating to employment rights, health and safety and free movement are all covered in depth.