Labour Law

Written by prominent UK labour lawyers, this textbook is comprehensive and engaging, with detailed commentary and integrated materials.

Hugh Collins (Author), Keith Ewing (Author), Aileen McColgan (Author)

9781108462211, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 17 October 2019

1070 pages
24.7 x 17.5 x 5.2 cm, 2.12 kg

'This new edition offers a timely, authoritative and vivid account of the tribulations of UK labour law in the Age of Austerity. An unparalleled level of detail and contextual analysis of the incessant erosion of trade union and workers' rights, and the perils connected with a resurgent vision of labour standards, including fundamental labour rights, as a hindrance to competitiveness and economic growth.' Nicola Countouris, University College London

Labour Law offers a comprehensive and critical account of the subject by a team of prominent labour lawyers, and includes both collective labour rights and individual employment rights. By placing the law in its social, economic and political contexts, and showing how the law works in practice through case-studies, students will acquire not only a good knowledge of the law but also an appreciation of its importance and the complexity of the issues. Fully updated with recent developments in the field, the text's clear structure, logical chapter organisation, and uncluttered text design combine to make it a truly accessible way into the subject. Suitable for undergraduates and postgraduates studying UK Labour and Employment law, this book is a must-read for those wishing to excel in the field.

Part I. Introduction: 1. Nature and sources of labour law
2. Globalisation and labour law
Part II. The Contract of Employment: 3. Terms of the contract of employment
4. Authority and co-operation
5. Flexibility and precarious work
6. The personal scope of labour law
Part III. Statutory Regulation of the Employment Relationship: 7. Wages
8. Working time
9. Equality
10. Work/life balance
11. Civil liberties at work
Part IV. Collective Labour Rights: 12. Freedom of association and the right to organise
13. Freedom of association and trade union autonomy
14. The right to bargain collectively
15. The right to be informed and consulted
16. Collective action and the right to strike
17. Liability for collective action
Part V. Termination of Employment: 18. Wrongful dismissal
19. Unfair dismissal
20. Economic dismissal.

Subject Areas: Employment & labour law [LNH], Law [L], Personnel & human resources management [KJMV2]