Employment Law: A Practical Introduction

by Elizabeth Aylott

Overview

The updated third edition of Employment Law is a clear and practical guide to understanding the complex, important system that regulates the relationship between employers and employees in the UK.

Understanding and applying the law effectively at work is essential for organizations. Employment Law offers a complete overview of the core components that form the interactions between an organization, its employees and the HR function. The third edition includes the latest developments and changes in law and HR perspectives, with new material on the changeability of the law, equal pay and parental leave.

Featuring practical tools, checklists, case studies and real-life examples, Employment Law builds legal knowledge in key areas including recruitment, contracts, discrimination, equal pay, health and safety and managing the end of the employment relationship. It is supported by case studies on topics such as early conciliation, implied rights and diversity and inclusion and online resources including person specification templates and appraisal forms and additional references.

HR Fundamentals is a series of succinct, practical guides featuring exercises, examples and case studies. They are ideal for students and those in the early stages of their HR careers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781398603967
Publisher:	Kogan Page, Ltd.
Publication date:	05/03/2022
Series:	HR Fundamentals , #21
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	240
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Elizabeth Aylott has over 15 years' experience as an HR specialist and lecturer in areas of Employment Law and Employee Relations. After a career in HR both in industry and the charitable sector, she joined the Hampshire Business School where she lectured on CIPD programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. She is based in Surrey, UK.
Elizabeth Aylott has over 15 years' experience as an HR specialist and lecturer in areas of Employee Relations and Employment Law. After a career in HR both in industry and the charitable sector, she joined the Hampshire Business School where she lectured on CIPD programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level.

Table of Contents

• • Chapter - 00: Introduction;
• Section - ONE: Fundamentals;
• • Chapter - 01: What is employment law?;
  • Chapter - 02: The importance of employment law;
  • Chapter - 03: Employment law and strategy;
• Section - TWO: In practice;
• • Chapter - 04: How it works;
  • Chapter - 05: How you do it;
  • Chapter - 06: Planning and action;
  • Chapter - 07: Measurement;
  • Chapter - 08: Conclusions and Government changes to employment law

Editorial Reviews

"As an HR professional, I cannot emphasize enough how important it is to educate people about their rights at work, as well as help HR professionals to think more broadly about their profession. Having had the opportunity to attend Elizabeth's Employment Law seminars, I am proud to say that Elizabeth had a major influence on my career choice as I was hugely inspired by her knowledge and expertise which she shared with us with a great passion. Following Elizabeth Aylott's Employment Law 1st and 2nd editions, I found the 3rd edition as interesting as the first two. As a past HRM student, I would highly recommend the 3rd edition to all students who wish to embark on their career as HR professionals. The book provides in-depth knowledge on Employment Law and the core principles and legislation of HR Management in global business which I found fascinating."

HR Business Partner at the Security Industry Autho Karine Harutyunyan

"The compact yet extremely informative text will prove invaluable to both students and professionals in in the HR and legal fields. What stands out is the clarity in which complicated concepts are broken down and no assumption of legal knowledge is made, or jargon used. Diagrams are used where appropriate to ensure a full understanding of systems and processes. I thoroughly recommend this text."

Adam Doyle

"When looking for a good text, you have to ask yourself what learners, HR professionals and line managers with responsibility for people actually need and want: knowledge which is accessible, comprehensive and easy to apply in the real world. Employment law and practice are dynamic areas which often require quick decision-making rather than trawling through dry accounts of case law for an answer. This book offers that depth and knowledge while remaining a concise and easily understood reference point for a diverse range of employment and HR topics."

Chris Dobbs

"This book has been written clearly and concisely and will be very useful to students as well as professionals. Each topic covers comprehensive aspects of case law and case studies for easy understanding. How I wish this book was out while I was studying my MSc. in Human Resources Management to easily learn key points with ease and to acquire good grades. A must buy."

Enide Freeman

"This practical book will help students who have started to learn about the employment law. It is well-written and ensures that it is easy to understand difficult topics."

Jennifer Park

"An excellent reference point for professionals as well as those who are studying HR and employment law. This book is a straightforward, easy and digestible read for anyone who wishes to understand and apply employment law in the work context. Liz does a brilliant job of informing the reader about a very relevant and necessary topic and demonstrates how each aspect of employment law can be applied in various working environments."

Akua Richardson

"Easy to understand for HR students, HR professionals and line managers alike. It is a first step into the complex world of employment law."

Employment Tribunal Judge (about a previous editio Andrew Zimuto

"A valuable learning resource and reference on employment law that will help practitioners develop and enhance their skills and perceptions in the critical role of the HR manager as a member of a management group who is responsible for coordinating the running of an organisation and managing a supportive employment relationship by dealing with any individual or collective issues that arise."

HR Business Consultant Trevor Hills

"Liz Aylott has done it again in producing a clear, pragmatic and practical employment law book. This excellent second edition is fully up-to-date to include the many changes in the competitive environment which impact on employment, including the gig economy, Brexit, GDPR, gender pay gap reporting and shared parental leave. This excellent toolkit will be of great value to students, HR professionals and anyone with people management responsibilities"

Pam Williams

"Liz has written this second edition of Employment Law with HR students and the newly qualified HR professional in mind. It is a valuable jargon-free introduction to employment law and I thoroughly recommend it as an indispensable guide for business and HR students needing to understand employment law and for those applying employment law to the workplace."

Dean of the BPP Law School Andrew Chadwick

"This book will prove an invaluable tool in the field of study of both HR and employment law. Its primary focus is to support HR professionals by providing practical guidance on the application of employment law"

Wendy Smith

"In this demanding environment, many small businesses feel vulnerable to costly litigation. This book provides a useful means by which managers can find their way through the employment law maze"

CEO at British Fluid Power Association (about a pr Chris Buxton

"This is an ideal book for all CIPD students and is currently unique in its emphasis on level 5 study in particular. It is a text that focuses on the practical implications of law and supports HR student in their professional development."

Carol Braniff