Cases and materials on employment law - Richard W Painter|Ann E. M Holmes|S Migdal

Designed to help students meet the challenges set by what must be one of the most controversial subjects in the law curriculum.;During their course, students are faced with having to deal with an extensive case law and a series of statutes containing provisions which are often exceedingly complex. At the same time they must develop an awareness of the social and political context in which employment law operates.;This book provides help in all these areas by containing a comprehensive and up-to-date selection of the major statutes, case law, codes of practice and EC directives which relate to employment. Also each chapter contains numerous notes and questions which are designed to link the extracts and to facilitate a critical and contextual analysis of employment law.;This new edition now includes coverage of the Employment Rights (Dispute Resolution) Act 1998, the Public Interest Disclosure Act 1998, the Human Rights Act 1998, the National Minimum Wage Act 1998 and the Working Time Regulations 1998.