This text describes employment law in the Republic of Ireland, covering all statutory aspects of the employer/employee relationship. This new edition takes full account of the changes in employment law in the late 1990s, including the 1998 Employment Equality Act, the 1997 Organisation of Working Time Act, the 1998 Parental Leave Act, and the relevant case law and European Directives, as well as samples of the appropriate forms and a guide to procedures before the adjudicating bodies. This book should be of interest to employers and employees in every sector, lawyers, human resource professionals, trade union officials, industrial relations consultant and those interested in a concise explanation of employment law in Ireland.