This new edition deals with important developments such as the commencement of the modern award system, the referral of State powers to create a 'national' system of regulation, and the new paid parental leave scheme.

The text has also been updated to explain the way in which the new enterprise bargaining and unfair dismissal laws introduced in 2009 are being interpreted and applied by Fair Work Australia and the courts.

A key new feature is a Glossary that provides succinct definitions of many technical terms used in the book.

Contents

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