Few legal fields change as rapidly as employment law. New statutes influenced by, amongst others, the European Union and the European Court of Justice have meant that employment law is constantly being tested, reshaped and redefined. A number of developments regarding employees' rights have been made over the past year and, as a result, they have affected the relationship between employer and employee.

This book - just updated and now in its seventh edition - is a comprehensive guide to employment law which details these recent changes, including the introduction of the age discrimination laws.

For an employee, this book provides information on what laws protect them in the workplace, and also discusses the changes in the law which could affect employers and their companies. For an employer, being aware of such issues is vital, as the idea of seeking legal remedies through confrontation in the courts for violations of employment law has become increasingly acceptable in recent years.

Written by an employment law solicitor, one of the purposes of Employment Law Made Easy is to promote good communications in the workplace. By drawing attention to areas of potential or actual conflict, these disputes can be resolved more easily through honest negotiation, without the use of disciplinary action.

For use throughout England & Wales and Scotland.

About the Author

The author, Melanie Slocombe, is a partner at solicitors McDermott, Will & Emery in London. She qualified as a solicitor in 1995 and joined MW&E in 1999 from Eversheds.

1. Recruitment
2. The employment relationship
3. Family-friendly rights
4. Discrimination
5. Termination of employment
6. Template letters, agreements and procedures 
7. Useful addresses