Author Description

Employment Law is an accessible textbook for law students studying all aspects of employment law and the employment relationship for the first time. The influence of the European Union and real world practical considerations are emphasised throughout providing valuable context for this exciting and rapidly developing area of the law. A number of changes have been made to this new edition to provide additional support for your studies and include: *End of chapter further reading for use in developing coursework and extended study*Increased coverage of collective labour law and the termination of employment for a broader understanding of the subject Recent changes brought about by new cases and legislation included cover: * Age Discrimination * TUPE * A duty on public bodies to promote gender and disability equality * An increase in maternity and paternity rights Do you want to give yourself a head start come exam time? Visit to practice exam questions to test yourself on topics covered in the book along with legal updates and live weblinks to help you impress examiners and lecturers with knowledge of the latest developments.Malcolm Sargeant is Professor of Labour Law at Middlesex University Business School. He has authored and contributed to a number of books, journals and other publications on employment and discrimination law subjects for both students and practitioners. David Lewis is Professor of Employment Law at Middlesex University and programme leader for the M.A in Human Resource Management and Employment Law. He has considerable experience as a consultant and is on the ACAS panel of arbitrators.