Product Description

Employment Law: an adviser's handbook, now in its eighth edition, is the key text on employment law for the adviser. Uniquely focused on the claimant, it provides, in an affordable, single volume, coverage of all the main aspects of employment law supported by a wealth of precedents, case studies and tactical guidance. The cornerstones of employment and discrimination law are presented clearly, in jargon-free language. The author's experience and understanding of the needs of advisers and trade union representatives is evident in the highly practical treatment of case-law, the cross references between key cases and the guidance on running a tribunal case. Employment Law: an adviser's handbook is the essential guide for voluntary sector advisers, Law Centres(R), trade union representatives, lawyers and any individual looking for a comprehensive, yet accessible and practical, guide to employment law. The eighth edition has been updated to include: new ACAS regime replacing the statutory dispute resolution procedures the return of Polkey (unfair dismissal) Disability Discrimination Act post Lewisham LBC v Malcolm coverage of rapidly developing discrimination laws particularly age and religious discrimination expanded coverage of public sector equal pay cases latest cases on who is an employee latest cases on statutory holiday entitlement

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #21051 in Books
• Published on: 2009-09-17
• Binding: Paperback
• 864 pages

Review
There is probably no other book that provides so much information for such a reasonable cost.' --Adviser

'Full of invaluable, practical advice.' --Briefings (Discrimination Law Association) '

Written by an acknowledged expert in employment law ... intensely practical.' --New Law Journal

New Law Journal, 30 January, 2004
"...an invaluable addition to any practioner's bookshelf."

Adviser 83, Janury and February 2001
"There is no hesitation in reccomending the new edition of this book."

Customer Reviews

If you find a better book for UK employment law advisors, you deserve a medal
Ms Lewis (and her previous co-author, Thomas Kibling) have been producing revised editions of this book for several years now.

Let me say right off the bat, I am directly involved in representing UK workers in employment law situations and this book has been my single greatest asset. I have been very successful over the years and I owe Ms Lewis' book for that. It is accessible (I am not a lawyer); practical and thorough. Not just that, it is inspirational. Several times it has been the springboard for me to approach cases in new ways. It is full of sample letters and advice on how to write to employers or tribunals; how to gather evidence; what to look for; what the key points of law in each area are. Absolutely invaluable.

Look out for other stuff she or the Legal Action Group may produce as it is all sound and practical advice. Be mindful of the date of publication as each edition is substantially updated.

If you represent UK workers in employment situations and you are serious about doing a good job - BUY THIS BOOK. It's THAT good.

Excellent - Delivers the goods!
I have never been at an Employment Tribunal in my life and knew very little (probably nothing actually)about employment law. I am in the position however, of having to take my employer to an ET. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. Even if you are going to go to a solicitor I am a great believer that you should know enough about a situation to be able to ask the right questions and understand the answers. I went to a solicitor who set me on the right track and this book provided a wealth of information to enable me to 'run' an application for an ET myself. I've read other books Employment Tribunals (the Inns of Court publication is another one I'd recommend) and I'm a believer that no one publication can have all the answers, but this one has been the foundation to all the others for me - it's highly detailed, yet written for any reasonably competent person who is able to read. Books on the law and how a layperson can use it are very rare - this one delivers. My thanks to Tamara Lewis.

Comprehensive, Comprehensible, Concise
This is another excellent book from LAG. It sits perfectly alongside Cunningham and Reed's "Employment Tribunal Claims" also from LAG. While the latter helps newcomers enormously with tactics, Employment Law - an Adviser's Handbook goes into much more detail about employment law itself and how it has been and should be interpreted. It is written in an easy to understand style. No adviser's handbook would be complete without checklists to use when giving advice. This has just that. The lists are great for advisers as well as litigants in person wanting to make sure they have thought of everything

(I make my living as an employment law adviser)