Synopsis
Called 'the bible of working parents' rights', "Maternity and Parental Rights" is a comprehensive guide to the statutory framework relating to parents' rights at work - a patchwork of UK and European employment, discrimination and social security law. The authors provide expert guidance on the law including up-to-date coverage of developments in case-law, and a wealth of practical tips and tactics. The text is supplemented with helpful tables, flowcharts, contacts and precedents. This edition is up-to-date to include all the recent statutory provisions which apply from April 2007. This book is supported by Working Families. Working Families is the UK's leading work-life balance organisation. It supports and gives a voice to working parents and carers, while also helping employers create workplaces which encourage work-life balance for everyone.
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Review
'This book is essential reading for everyone who has to advise upon, implement or think about these laws and the issues which they raise ... it remains the essential text in this area for lawyers, students, trade unionists, advice workers, human resources personnel and, indeed, for everyone who needs or wants to understand more about the laws which govern the working lives of so many people.' --Mrs Justice Cox DBE, from her foreword
'AdviceUK would happily recommend [this book] as an indispensable text to any agency or adviser that gives or intends to give advice.' --AdviceUK
Synopsis
Maternity rights are a notoriously complicated area of the law. This guide outlines the rights and obligations contained in the law in a practical way the avoids legal jargon. It offers answers to common questions and includes sample letters, checklists and good practice policies.
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