Q&A Employment Law 2010 and 2011

by Benny, Richard; Sargeant, Malcolm; Jefferson, Michael

• ISBN13: 9780199579105
• ISBN10: 0199579105
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-03-12
• Publisher: Blackstone Press

Summary

No matter how good your research and study skills, the ultimate test for the law student is the exam. This book explains how to tackle successfully the sort of problems and essay questions typically found in exam papers. The authors clearly guide you through the process of planning and structuring answers, providing advice on what to include, and on what to leave out. The book contains 50 questions and model answers divided into chapters covering all major topics. Each chapter begins with advice on preparing for questions in that topic area, and ends with suggestions for further reading. Each question and answer is supported by clear commentary indicating exactly what examiners are looking for, followed by an answer plan listing the key points to cover.

Author Biography

Richard Benny is a Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Surrey. He is also in part-time practice in the field of Employment Law and has appeared at Employment Tribunals.
Michael Jefferson is Senior Lecturer in Law at the University of Sheffield. He is also Chair of the Association of Law Teachers.
Malcolm Sargeant is Professor of Labor Law at Middlesex University Business School.

Table of Contents

Employment status

Express and implied terms

Termination of the contract of employment

Continuity of employment

Statutory employment protection and related contractual issues

Unfair dismissal

Statutory redundancy payments and consultation procedures

Discrimination

Equal pay and family rights

Statutory rights regulating the employment relationship

Trade unions and industrial action

Collective bargaining and consultation

Coursework

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