Introduction to Employment Law: Fundamentals for HR and Business Students

Review\n"The fifth edition of this excellent textbook is a boon for CIPD students studying at levels 5 and 7. It has clarity without overkill, and the wide range of citations and case studies to work through make it an excellent tool for students and tutors alike. The section on study skills in employment law is of particular help to students who often struggle to know where to start looking when they begin researching legal issues." ― Elspeth Woods, Programme Manager and CIPD tutor, Northampton College\n"Provides a valuable source of reference for students and HR practitioners. A clear and practical approach to the fundamentals of employment law, strengthened by critical and detailed examination of case law, gives the reader a thoroughly revised, comprehensive and accessible introduction to this key area of HRM practice." ― Adelaide Shone, CIPD Lecturer, Cheshire College South and West\n"Kathy Daniel's Introduction to Employment Law has become a 'go to' textbook for employment law. It covers all aspects of the ever-changing landscape of employment law together with the background and context for UK law, and is written in a very accessible way with key learning points, the incorporation of important cases and suggestions for further research and study. Now in its fifth edition, it is vital for all HR and business students, as well as a resource for HR and business practitioner's continuing professional development." ― Carole Parkes, Professor of Responsible Management, University of Winchester Business School\n"This is an excellent textbook for students of employment law - which includes most HR professionals at some point in their careers. The online resources are welcome and enhance learning options and teaching resources." ― David Screen, Human Resource Management Tutor, Activate Learning\n"Offers a jargon-free, highly accessible introduction to employment law for both HR practitioners and students at all levels." ― Neil Pritchard, Business Undergraduate Programme Leader, North Wales Business School, Wrexham Glyndwr University\nUnderstand the theory and practical application of UK employment law without the need for any prior legal knowledge.\nWritten specifically for HR and Business students, Introduction to Employment Law is a clear and accessible guide to employment law and how it applies in practice. Covering everything from employment tribunals and discrimination to redundancy and termination of employment, this textbook doesn't assume any prior knowledge of the UK legal system and equips students with all the knowledge and skills that they need to take forward into the workplace.\nFully revised with all the latest cases and legal developments, this new edition includes coverage of hot topics such as defining employment status in the gig economy, gender pay reporting, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the legal implications to be considered with Britain's withdrawal from the European Union.\nPacked with pedagogical features to consolidate learning including chapter objectives, tasks, 'explore further' sections, key learning points and examples to work through, as well as a dedicated study skills chapter, Introduction to Employment Law is essential reading for all students studying the CIPD Level 5 Intermediate module in employment law as well as being a useful resource for those studying at level 3 and an accessible introduction for level 7 and those on undergraduate and postgraduate courses needing a thorough grounding in employment law. Online resources include lecture slides, case studies, multiple choice questions, annotated weblinks and an instructor's manual.

Daniels, Kathy

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Written specifically for HR and Business students, Introduction to Employment Law is a clear and accessible guide to employment law and how it applies in practice. Covering everything from employment tribunals and discrimination to redundancy and termination of employment, this textbook doesn't assume any prior knowledge of the UK legal system and equips students with all the knowledge and skills that they need to take forward into the workplace.Fully revised with all the latest cases and legal developments, this new edition includes coverage of hot topics such as defining employment status in the gig economy, gender pay reporting, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the legal implications to be considered with Britain's withdrawal from the European Union. Packed with pedagogical features to consolidate learning including chapter objectives, tasks, 'explore further' sections, key learning points and examples to work through, as well as a dedicated study skills chapter, Introduction to Employment Law is essential reading for all students studying the CIPD Level 5 Intermediate module in employment law as well as being a useful resource for those studying at level 3 and an accessible introduction for level 7 and those on undergraduate and postgraduate courses needing a thorough grounding in employment law. Online resources include lecture slides, case studies, multiple choice questions, annotated weblinks and an instructor's manual.

Written specifically for HR and business students, Introduction to Employment Law is a clear, accessible and jargon-free guide to UK employment law and how it applies in practice. This book covers all the essentials of employment law including employment contracts, discrimination, redundancy and employment tribunals. There is also expert guidance on key issues including shared parental leave, flexible working policies and protected characteristics. Fully revised with the latest cases and legal developments, this new edition includes coverage of the rights of agency workers, bereavement leave, furlough practices and the legal implications of Brexit. This textbook doesn't assume any prior knowledge of the UK legal system and equips students with the knowledge and skills that they need to take forward into the workplace. Packed with pedagogical features to consolidate learning including tasks, examples, explore further sections and key learning points as well as a dedicated study skills chapter covering employment law assignments and exams, Introduction to Employment Law is essential reading for all students studying the CIPD Level 5 Intermediate module in employment law. It is also an accessible introduction for Level 7 students and those on undergraduate and postgraduate business courses needing a thorough grounding in employment law. Online resources include lecture slides, case studies, annotated weblinks and an instructor's manual.

Review\n"A great introduction to what is arguably the most important aspect of people management, given we can neither manage people fairly nor well if we can't as a minimum do it lawfully. A clear, easy-to-read book which is a veritable page-turner in this genre! Highly recommended not just for HR students but for anyone managing people in the UK." ― Keith F Watson, LL.M, Chartered FCIPD FCMI FLPI, FITOL Director 360 HR Solutions and Tutor on CIPD Qualifications\n"I highly recommend Kathy Daniels' book. She is able to take key concepts and distill them into a form that is readily understood by students ranging from those just beginning their studies of employment law to competent professionals seeking an up-to-date reference text. It provides a valuable resource for all those needing an understanding of UK employment law." ― Suzanne Alexander, Commercial Pathway Lead for the CILEX Law School\n"This new edition continues to provide a comprehensive guide to all aspects of employment law. With its practical focus and clearly explained case law, it is such a user-friendly text for both business and HRM students, and in particular those studying a CIPD qualification." ― Helen Bessant, CIPD Chief Moderator and Online Tutor for ICS Learn\n"Kathy Daniel's 'Introduction to Employment Law' is THE textbook for undergraduate and postgraduate students of employment law and HR/management professionals alike. Now in its 6th Edition, with her combined academic and professional background, Kathy brings an informed, contemporary and applied approach to this often complex but important area of the law and HR practice." ― Carole Parkes, Emeritus Professor of Responsible Management & Leadership, University of Winchester\n"I have recommended this textbook as essential reading on CIPD courses, particularly as a key text for Level 5 and as a thorough introduction to employment law at Level 7. Learners appreciate the book's practical focus and study skills chapter for writing assessments. The sixth edition has been fully revised, addressing key contemporary developments including Brexit and furlough. Accessible and clearly written with the latest case law, this excellent, 'go-to' textbook is ideal for independent learners and learners studying online or in the classroom." ― Adelaide Shone, CIPD Lecturer, Cheshire College – South & West\n"An excellent text for those studying law, HR, business, or those who simply want to understand employment law in the workplace. In this fully up to date sixth Edition, Professor Daniels has provided a clear, concise and accessible text of this often complicated area of law." ― Neil Pritchard, Senior Lecturer, Glyndwr University\nWritten specifically for HR and business students, Introduction to Employment Law is a clear, accessible and jargon-free guide to UK employment law and how it applies in practice.\nThis book covers all the essentials of employment law including employment contracts, discrimination, redundancy and employment tribunals. There is also expert guidance on key issues including shared parental leave, flexible working policies and protected characteristics. Fully revised with the latest cases and legal developments, this new edition includes coverage of the rights of agency workers, bereavement leave, furlough practices and the legal implications of Brexit. This textbook doesn't assume any prior knowledge of the UK legal system and equips students with the knowledge and skills that they need to take forward into the workplace.\nPacked with pedagogical features to consolidate learning including tasks, examples, explore further sections and key learning points as well as a dedicated study skills chapter covering employment law assignments and exams, Introduction to Employment Law is essential reading for all students studying the CIPD Level 5 Intermediate module in employment law. It is also an accessible introduction for Level 7 students and those on undergraduate and postgraduate

Introduction to Employment Law is a clear, accessible and jargon-free guide to UK employment law and its application in the workplace. Written specifically for HR and business students, this book provides a thorough grounding in the essentials of employment law. All areas of employment law are addressed, including employment contracts, discrimination, redundancy and the legal duties of both the employer and the employee. This new edition has been updated throughout to cover the latest case law and legal developments including changes to annual leave, areas of family leave including Carer's Leave and developments in discrimination legislation. Assuming no prior knowledge of the UK legal system, this is ideal reading for all those studying the specialist employment law module on the CIPD Associate Diploma. It is also an accessible introduction for Advanced Diploma students and those on general business degrees who need an introduction to UK employment law. This book is packed with pedagogical features to help consolidate learning including tasks, examples, explore further sections, key learning points and a dedicated study skills chapter. Online resources include lecture slides, case studies, weblinks, multiple choice questions and an instructor's manual.

Employee Relations in an Organisational Context offers a comprehensive yet accessible look at the topic area, which considers the core topics of employee relations while providing coverage of key developments in the field. Designed to develop a thorough grounding in how the relationship between employee and organisation is structured and influenced, topics discussed include the foundations of this overarching relationship, the external factors that affect it, the role of management and employees themselves, employee involvement and participation, and grievances, discipline and dismissal.
A range of interactive features are used to really engage you with the subject matter under discussion and allow you to work and absorb the material: individual chapter objectives help you focus your learning and evaluate your progress, activities encourage you to reflect on the concepts addressed or delve a little deeper into specific issues, case studies from across the public, private and voluntary sectors illustrate the theoretical examples explored, whilst examples to work through are provided at the end of each chapter to cement learning and test understanding. Employee Relations in an Organisational Context will give you the in depth appreciation for the different factors that impact the employee-company relationship and allow you to apply the theory in practice within your own organisation. Online resources offered include lecturer's guides and PowerPoints slides.

Employee Relations in an Organisational Context (Cipd Publications)

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Business Culture

Introduction to Employment Law is the most accessible and concise employment law textbook on the market. A clear structure takes the reader through every aspect of employment legislation, including employment tribunals, the contract of employment, individual protections rights, discrimination and the protected characteristics, trade union legislation, and privacy and confidential information. It is essential reading for students studying employment law as part of HR and business degrees, as well as HR and business managers looking to further their knowledge of employment law for practical use.
Written in a clear and engaging style, this new edition of Introduction to Employment Law is packed with interactive tools that consolidate your learning and will help you relate theory and law to real-life practice: chapter objectives, examples to work through, tasks and activities to encourage the exploration of the issues addressed in greater depth, and key learning points that pull out the most important areas for you to remember. Features of the 4th edition include the latest developments in employment law, full coverage of the CIPD module at level 5 and a useful introduction to the topic for students at level 7, a brand new section on social media with reference to recent case law and extended coverage of the formation and development of the law and the politics behind it. Extensive online resources are also available, and include annotated web links, summaries of key points from each chapter, and podcasts, as well as updated and additional case studies and lecture slides.

Introduction To Employment Law: Fundamentals for HR and Business Students

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Introduction to Employment Law: Fundamentals for HR and Business Students

Introduction to Employment Law: Fundamentals for HR and Business Students

Introduction to Employment Law: Fundamentals for HR and Business Students

Introduction to Employment Law: Fundamentals for HR and Business Students

Introduction to Employment Law: Fundamentals for HR and Business Students

Introduction to Employment Law: Fundamentals for HR and Business Students

Employee Relations in an Organisational Context (Cipd Publications)

Introduction To Employment Law: Fundamentals for HR and Business Students