Stewart's Guide to Employment Law 2nd edition builds on the 1st edition. It explains the way in which employment relationships are regulated — how employment laws are made, whom they affect, what duties they impose, and how those duties can be enforced.

This new 2nd edition explains the Rudd Government's new Fair Work Act, due to take effect on 1 July 2009. Subjects that are featured include the new National Employment Standards, the modern award system, the requirements of good faith bargaining, the role and functions of Fair Work Australia and the new unfair dismissal system.

Written by one of Australia’s leading authorities, it offers clear, concise and topical analysis of this complex area of law. The book is designed to meet the needs of students, teachers and practitioners in the fields of industrial relations and human resources. Lawyers and labour law students will also find it a valuable introduction to the field.

Summary Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: Employment Law: An Introduction
CHAPTER 2: The Development and Coverage of Employment Laws in Australia
CHAPTER 3: Who is an Employee?
CHAPTER 4: Special Types of Employment
CHAPTER 5: Creating an Employment Relationship
CHAPTER 6: The Terms of an Employment Contract
CHAPTER 7: Minimum Standards: The NES and Awards
CHAPTER 8: Enterprise Agreements
CHAPTER 9: Dispute Resolution and Enforcement of Employment Laws
CHAPTER 10: Remuneration
CHAPTER 11: Working Hours and Leave
CHAPTER 12: Control, Performance Management and Discipline
CHAPTER 13: Loyalty, Confidentiality and Privacy
CHAPTER 14: Discrimination and Victimisation
CHAPTER 15: Workplace Safety
CHAPTER 16: Termination of Employment Contracts
CHAPTER 17: Remedies for Wrongful or Unfair Termination
CHAPTER 18: Industrial Action