Introduction to Employment Law

Fundamentals for HR and Business Students
8th Auflage
ISBN: 978-1-3986-2925-7
Verlag: Kogan Page

Buch, Englisch, 336 Seiten, Format (B × H): 189 mm x 246 mm

A clear introduction to UK employment law for HR and business students.

Introduction to Employment Law provides guidance to the principles of UK employment law and how they apply in the workplace. Written by Kathy Daniels, this textbook is designed for students studying the specialist employment law module on the CIPD Associate Diploma, as well as HR and business students who need a solid foundation in the subject.

Assuming no prior knowledge of the UK legal system, the book explains all key areas of employment law, including employment contracts, discrimination, redundancy and the legal duties of employers and employees. This fully updated eighth edition reflects the latest case law and legal developments, including changes arising from the Employment Rights Act 2025, making it suitable for both CIPD Associate Diploma and Advanced Diploma students, alongside those on general business degrees.

This textbook includes:

- Clear explanations of core employment law concepts and terminology

- Tasks, examples and explore further sections to support applied learning

- Key learning points to reinforce understanding and revision

- A dedicated study skills chapter to support academic success

- Online resources including an instructor's manual with teaching guidance

Whether preparing for a CIPD qualification or building essential legal knowledge for HR practice, Introduction to Employment Law equips students with the confidence and understanding to apply employment law effectively in academic and workplace contexts.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Daniels, Kathy

Fachgebiete

• Wirtschaftswissenschaften Betriebswirtschaft Bereichsspezifisches Management Personalwesen, Human Resource Management
• Rechtswissenschaften Ausländisches Recht Common Law (UK, USA, Australien u.a.)

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter - 01: The formation of employment law; Chapter - 02: The employment tribunals and the employment appeal tribunal; Chapter - 03: Contract of employment; Chapter - 04: Atypical contracts and the variation of contracts; Chapter - 05: Individual protection rights; Chapter - 06: Discrimination - prohibited conduct; Chapter - 07: Discrimination - protected charactieristics; Chapter - 08: Termination of employment; Chapter - 09: Redundancy and transfers of undertaking; Chapter - 10: Trade union legislation; Chapter - 11: Privacy and confidential information; Chapter - 12: Health and safety; Chapter - 13: Study skills in employment law; Chapter - 14: Glossary; Chapter - 15: List of legislation reffered to: Chapter - 16: List of cases cited; Chapter - 17: Useful websites

Über Autor(innen)

Daniels, Kathy
Professor Kathy Daniels is Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor (Engagement) at Aston University, Birmingham, UK. She teaches employment law and employee relations at both undergraduate and masters level and is the lead tutor for employment law programmes at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). She writes and presents extensively for a variety of organizations and law firms, specialising in employment law. She is a lay member of the Employment Tribunals, sitting in Birmingham. Prior to these appointments she was a senior HR manager in the manufacturing sector.

Kathy Daniels is an Employment Law Specialist and consultant, and is the lead tutor for employment law programmes at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). For over 20 years she was Associate Pro-Vice Chancellor (Engagement) and Professor of Practice at Aston University, UK, teaching employment law and employee relations at both undergraduate and master's level.