Understanding Employment Law: Concepts and Cases is an employment law text for students learning about employment law as part of an Australian business or related degree and is designed as a text suiting a one semester course.It provides a focus on the employment contract, exploring the employment relationship from its inception to its conclusion, and noting relevant legislative impacts. The operation of contract principles and workplace legislation are discussed in clear, everyday language.
Features:
. A clear explanation of the legal principles relevant to the employment relationship from its inception to its conclusion.
. Includes relevant legislative impacts and key cases.
. A 12 chapter structure makes it a perfect fit for a one semester course.
Table of Contents
1. Introducing Employment Law
2. What is Employment?
3. Types of Work
4. Contract Formation and Terms
5. Employer Duties
6. Employee Duties
7. Ending the Contract
8. Legislative Framework
9. Awards
10. Enterprise Agreements
11. Industrial Action
12. Work Health and Safety