Honeyball and Bowers' Textbook on Employment Law

The 13th edition of this popular textbook continues to provide a concise and user-friendly account of the essentials of employment law while offering critical and contextual insights into the debates shaping this fast-paced area of law. An extremely clear writing style allows the text to remain accessible and student-focussed, while providing detailed explanations and analysis of the law. The text also includes diagrams and chapter summaries throughout to aid student understanding, while further reading suggestions assist with essay preparation and research. Setting the subject in context, Honeyball & Bowers' Textbook on Employment Law considers both individual and collective issues as well as examining the increasing role of the EU in UK employment law. A separate chapter on human rights also enables students to understand the role human rights legislation plays in the development of employment law. Review from previous edition Students will benefit from tapping into Simon Honeyball's experience and reflections on employment law over many years. Such intelligence is priceless to any serious student of the subject. Stephen Hurley, Senior Lecturer in Employment Law, University of Greenwich Law School A welcome update of an old favourite. A very good introduction to the subject. Christopher Gale, Professor of Law and Head of Department, Bradford University Very clear and well set out as well as being very up-to-date. An extremely impressive book. Rachel Avery, Barrister (non practising) and Visiting Tutor, University of Durham1. History and institutions of employment law ; 2. The concept of employment ; 3. The contract of employment ; 4. Termination of contract ; 5. Continuity of employment ; 6. Transfer of undertakings ; 7. Statutory employment protection on dismissal ; 8. Unfair dismissal ; 9. Statutory redundancy payments and consultation procedures ; 10. Non-contractual discrimination claims ; 11. Contractual discrimination and family rights ; 12. Statutory rights regulating the employment relationship ; 13. Trade unions ; 14. Collective bargaining ; 15. Industrial action ; 16. Human rights in employment