The law relating to employment and its procedures continues to become evermore complex. Revised and updated, this practical guide aims to demystify the employment law, explaining technicalities in a clear and simple way. Subjects covered include: the Employment Act 2002; the Human Rights Act 1998; the national minimum wage; parental leave; time off for dependants; trade union recognition; time off for study or training; European Works Councils; part-time workers; the right to be accompanied at disciplinary and grievance hearings; data protection; public interest disclosures and the "Whistleblower"s Act"; compensation limits for unfair dismissal; discrimination on grounds of "gender reassignment"; transfer of undertakings; rest breaks and rest periods; working hours and paid annual holidays; and new rules for workers posted to other EEA Member States.