This book gives an overview of the main kinds of employment rights and labour laws found in many countries. It evaluates some of the assumptions underpinning contemporary attitudes to such rights and laws in order to measure whether they are warranted. It also considers economic, political, and social justifications for employment rights and laws.
Revise with the help of the UK's bestselling law revision series. Designed for students, this book will help you: Understand how to review essential cases, statutes, and legal terms Learn how to assess and approach the subject by using expert advice Learn how to lead further discussions Find additional support on our Law Express companion website, which contains a host of extra resources to provide you with pre-exam guidance. Visit go.pearson.com/uk/lawexpress David Cabrelli is a Professor of Labour Law at the University of Edinburgh and a qualified solicitor in Scotland (non-practising). His research has been cited with approval by the UK Supreme Court, Hong Kong High Court and Federal Court of Australia.