The Law of Work

by Owens, Rosemary; Riley, Joellen; Murray, Jill

• ISBN13: 9780195568813
• ISBN10: 0195568818
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2014-05-01
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Written by leading academic labour lawyers, The Law of Work, now in its second edition, presents a principled approach to its subject matter and offers a re-evaluation of the nature, scope, and importance of employment and labour law. It continues to be the most insightful, critical and up-to-date text in this area.

The book reflects the authors' conviction that social and economic context is of critical importance to an understanding of the law. Its major themes of contract and co-operation, work and social citizenship, and freedom of association provide the basis for the analysis and critique of the most significant tribunal decisions, cases, and legislative provisions.

Author Biography

Rosemary Owens, Professor/Dean of Law, Law School, The University of Adelaide,Joellen Riley, Professor, Law Faculty, University of Sydney,Jill Murray, Senior Lecturer, School of Law, La Trobe University


Rosemary Owens - Professor and Dean, School of Law, The University of Adelaide

Joellen Riley - Professor, School of Law, The University of New South Wales

Jill Murray - Senior Lecturer, School of Law, La Trobe University

Table of Contents

Part 1 - Work, Law and Context
1. The Law of Work
2. The Law of Work in the Global Era
3. Australian Law of Work in Transition
4. The Subject of the Law of Work
Part 2 - Contract and Co-operation
5. Work Relations and the Limits of Contract
6. Rights and Responsibilities under Contract
Part 3 - Standards and Rights
7. Work Standards
8. Equality and Diversity at Work
9. Security at Work
Part 4 - Freedom of Association
10. Freedom of Association at Work
11. Bargaining
12. Dispute Resolution and Enforcement