- This manual provides a clear and detailed coverage of Irish employment law and is essential reading for the employment module on the Professional Practice Course Part one and will be the core text for the Law School's Employment Law course
- The book deals with a number of key employment issues such as equality, bullying and harassment and dismissal law and will be a useful reference for all interested in this topic
- Issues are explained in a clear and easily understood way with reference to the applicable codes and case law, making it an excellent starting point on the subject of employment law
- The manual contains a comprehensive exposition of current Irish employment law with reference to applicable European Law and will be of use to students, practitioners and all those who need guidance in the area of law
- Part of the successful Law Society of Ireland series that offers excellent coverage of key topics trainee solicitors need to understand
New to this edition
- Issues are explained in a clear and easily understood way with reference to the updated codes and case law, making it an excellent starting point on the subject of employment law
Employment Law is designed to give the trainee solicitor a thorough understanding of the principles of Irish employment law. It introduces common law principles, Irish case law and the European and Irish legislation, which impact on Irish employment law. Issues are explained in a clear way with reference to the applicable codes and case law, making it an excellent starting point on the subject. This new edition expands on the existing topics with the emphasis being on the recent developments in Irish case law and legislation. It deals with a number of key employment issues such as equality, bullying and harassment and dismissal law and will be a useful reference for all those interested in this topic. It also aims to give students and practitioners an in-depth insight into vital issues such as the implication of the latest European Directives for Irish law, developments in anti-discrimination practices and equality in the workplace, and the impact of Health and Safety legislation on employers and employees.
Contents
- 1 Contracts of Employment
- 2 Organisation of Working Time Act
- 3 Payment of Wages Act
- 4 Maternity Rights
- 5 Leave
- 6 Health and Safety
- 7 Employment Equality and Discrimination Law
- 8 Injunctions
- 9 Unfair Dismissals
- 10 Redundancy
- 11 Part-time Workers and Fixed Term Acts
- 12 Industrial Relations and Trade Disputes
- 13 Transfer of Undertakings
- 14 Forums and Redress
- The book deals with a number of key employment issues such as equality, bullying and harassment and dismissal law and will be a useful reference for all interested in this topic
- Issues are explained in a clear and easily understood way with reference to the applicable codes and case law, making it an excellent starting point on the subject of employment law
- The manual contains a comprehensive exposition of current Irish employment law with reference to applicable European Law and will be of use to students, practitioners and all those who need guidance in the area of law
- Part of the successful Law Society of Ireland series that offers excellent coverage of key topics trainee solicitors need to understand
New to this edition
- Issues are explained in a clear and easily understood way with reference to the updated codes and case law, making it an excellent starting point on the subject of employment law
Employment Law is designed to give the trainee solicitor a thorough understanding of the principles of Irish employment law. It introduces common law principles, Irish case law and the European and Irish legislation, which impact on Irish employment law. Issues are explained in a clear way with reference to the applicable codes and case law, making it an excellent starting point on the subject. This new edition expands on the existing topics with the emphasis being on the recent developments in Irish case law and legislation. It deals with a number of key employment issues such as equality, bullying and harassment and dismissal law and will be a useful reference for all those interested in this topic. It also aims to give students and practitioners an in-depth insight into vital issues such as the implication of the latest European Directives for Irish law, developments in anti-discrimination practices and equality in the workplace, and the impact of Health and Safety legislation on employers and employees.
Contents
- 1 Contracts of Employment
- 2 Organisation of Working Time Act
- 3 Payment of Wages Act
- 4 Maternity Rights
- 5 Leave
- 6 Health and Safety
- 7 Employment Equality and Discrimination Law
- 8 Injunctions
- 9 Unfair Dismissals
- 10 Redundancy
- 11 Part-time Workers and Fixed Term Acts
- 12 Industrial Relations and Trade Disputes
- 13 Transfer of Undertakings
- 14 Forums and Redress