This handbook provides a first point of reference for all those requiring a comprehensive overview of employment law and legislative changes. Developments covered include: the EU Equal Treatment Framework Directive; Part Time Workers Regulations; 2002 increases in compensation limits; the Human Rights Act; and the Employment Bill 2002. The handbook has been written in a practical style for quick and easy use as a reference tool. It provides topical coverage including a chapter on the Human Rights Act 1998. A complete text of the fully amended Employment Rights Act 1996 is included as well as practical advice on managing the grievance and disciplinary procedures.

Daniel Barnett is a barrister specialising in employment law. His previous publications include Avoiding Unfair Dismissal Claims (1999) and he is on the editorial board of two leading employment law journals. He produces the Employment Law (UK) mailing list and lectures regularly to a wide variety of audiences.