This latest book in the Straightforward Guides Series A Guide to Employment Law is a clear and concise guide to all aspects of the law relating to employment rights with changes in the law up to 2019 covered in depth. The book is intended for the layperson but can also be utilised by the professional or the student. The following areas are covered: Changes in legislation to 2021; COVID 19 changes: Law and Industrial relations; Contracts of employment; Employment protection; Dismissal and disciplinary proceedings; Redundancy; Maternity and paternity; Age discrimination; Race and employment; Trade unions.