Full Description
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 fieldcontains all the information you need in one bookhas an accessible and user-friendly layout and structureis 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.
Contents
Introduction; Recruitment; Your relationship with your employees; The meaning of a contract; The contract of employment; The protection of wages; Sunday working in shops and betting offices; 'Blowing the whistle'; Being a good citizen; Hours and holidays; Parents' rights; Part-time,short term, out-of-the-till and casual; Employees' rights to trade union membership - and non-membership; Discrimination and harrassment; Health and safety rights; Detriments and dismissals; Parting company - an outline; Unfair dismissal; Redundancy; Constructive dismissal and wrongful dismissal; Compensation for dismissal or redundancy; The employment tribunal; Some thoughts about the law
