Employment Law in Scotland (eBook)

Brings together all the areas of employment and labour law relevant to the parties involved in the employment relationship in Scotland.Covers the following:- References to relevant primary and secondary research materials in the UK and further afield.- The differences between Scottish employment law and the rest of the UK including third party rights; holiday entitlements; claims in breach of contract; the Employment Appeals Tribunal process and Civil Court procedure.- Institutions of employment law; Human rights; contracts of employment; atypical workers; transfer of undertakings; termination; equality law; disability discrimination; family-friendly rights; wages; statutory regulation of working time; health and safety; trade union law; industrial action; immigration; and alternative dispute resolution.- Updated case law- The Scottish Affairs Committee inquiry into zero hours contracts and the increase in 'gig economy'- Elimination of employment tribunal fees by the UK Supreme Court- Ongoing discussions in the Scottish parliament regarding changes in legislation on sexual harassment in the workplace- The possible implications of Brexit on future European Court of Justice employment lawThis title is included in Bloomsbury Professional's Scottish Law, Scots Law Student and Scottish General Practice online services.