Examines the various legal structures and regulatory frameworks; domestic, European and international; that underpin determinations and decisions made in relation to Labour Law Includes references to the PIAB and alternative dispute resolution

Presents and evaluates the nature of Employment Contracts before discussing Conditions of Employment, and Termination of Employment with details of legislation and relevant, recent case law Includes all employment legislation, Unfair Dismissals Acts, Redundancy Acts etc and case law

Reflects on the area of Health, Safety & Welfare at Work by assessing the SHAW Act Regulations, Employers'/Occupiers' liability, risk assessment, Common Law liability for safety, liability in the electronic workplace, defamation, copyright infringement, harassment, corporate killing and case law

Considers the issue of Equality from its origins in the EEC Treaty to its current multi-faceted definition, by examining EU driven legislation as well as domestic initiatives and developments in case law Includes Employment Equality Act, Equal Status Act, Disability Legislation/Cases, Maternity protection, Parental Leave, Carer's Leave & Case Law

Presents an overview of the current industrial relations climate in Ireland by evaluating relevant domestic and international legislation and regulation in this area

Written for students of Law and for those taking Labour Law as part of a non-law programme

Suitable for practitioners in the area of education, training & development & industrial relations

Will also be of interest to management and employees