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