Labour Law Revised Edition

An Introduction to the Law of Work

MUNTON (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

2025
OUP Australia and New Zealand (Verlag)
978-0-19-035420-6 (ISBN)

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An introduction to the concepts and principles that govern the world of work. Labour Law: An Introduction to the Law of Work Revised Edition is an introductory principles textbook explaining the world of work in Australia. It offers a concise, thematic discussion of the law governing the relationships under which people perform work in contemporary society.Written specifically to suit one-semester subjects, this book aims to develop a critical understanding of labour law regulation in social and economic contexts. It takes the unique approach of explaining the broad themes underlying labour and employment law. Rather than focusing on the constantly changing technical details of labour law, it provides a solid conceptual framework you can take into practice and apply to future labour laws as they arise.FeaturesA unique focus on the concepts and themes of labour law, rather than the technical and historical detail, promotes a broad understanding.Abstracts at the start of each chapter aid learning by providing a summary of the key messages.Case extracts and reading recommendations support further learning and development.Discussion questions at the end of each chapter encourage critical reflection on the adequacy of labour laws, and proposals for reform.New to this EditionCommentary on the Albanese Government’s reforms in the ‘Secure Jobs Better Pay’ and ‘Closing Loopholes’ legislation.Critical discussion of major new High Court cases (including Personnel Contracting, Jamsek, Kozarov, and the Elisha v Vision Australia decision).Updates on the general protections cases, including TWU v Qantas.More discussion of digital platform-enabled forms of work.

1.Work and the law in the 21st century 2.The subject of labour law: employees, contractors, and others 3.Employment as a contractual relationship 4.Contractual rights and responsibilities in employment 5.Statutory safety nets 6.Bargaining above the safety net 7.Negotiating bargains and industrial action 8.Safety at work 9.Protecting workplace rights 10.Protecting job security 11.Dispute resolution and enforcement 12.Future challenges for employment and labour law

Erscheinungsdatum	04.11.2025
Verlagsort	Melbourne
Sprache	englisch
Themenwelt	Recht / Steuern ► Arbeits- / Sozialrecht ► Arbeitsrecht
Themenwelt	Recht / Steuern ► EU / Internationales Recht
ISBN-10	0-19-035420-8 / 0190354208
ISBN-13	978-0-19-035420-6 / 9780190354206
Zustand	Neuware