ABSTRACT

The Pocket Lawyer series is designed for members of the public who want 'how to' guidance in situations that would normally require expert advice.

Each title:

  • is written by experts in their field
  • contains all the information you need in one book
  • has an accessible and user-friendly layout and structure
  • is supported by a companion website providing free updates and ready-to-use documents and letters.

Employers, especially in small and medium-sized enterprises, can have a difficult time understanding and fulfilling their legal obligations. This practical guide steers you safely and sympathetically through the maze of regulations that affect employers. It offers a contract of employment which is fair to both employer and employee, explains the terms (buzzwords) which are important in this area of law, and answers some of the most frequently asked questions on the subject.

part |2 pages

PART 1 SOCIAL POLICY

chapter 1|12 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|8 pages

Recruitment

chapter 3|4 pages

Your relationship with your employees

chapter 4|6 pages

The meaning of a contract

chapter 5|14 pages

The contract of employment

part |2 pages

PART 2 EMPLOYEES’ RIGHTS

chapter 6|6 pages

The protection of wages

chapter 8|4 pages

‘Blowing the whistle’

chapter 9|6 pages

Being a good citizen

chapter 10|4 pages

Hours and holidays

chapter 11|10 pages

Parents’ rights

chapter 14|10 pages

Discrimination and harassment

chapter 15|10 pages

Health and safety rights

part |2 pages

PART 3 DISMISSAL AND REDUNDANCY

chapter 16|4 pages

Detriments and dismissals

chapter 17|6 pages

Parting company – an outline

Resignation

chapter 18|12 pages

Unfair dismissal

chapter 19|6 pages

Redundancy

chapter 21|6 pages

Compensation for dismissal or redundancy

Wrongful dismissal

part |2 pages

PART 4 THE EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL AND THE LAW

chapter 22|8 pages

The employment tribunal

chapter 23|6 pages

Some thoughts about the law