The Briefcase Bible For Employment Law

Sweeping changes in the law in recent years have meant that managers today have to be exceptionally careful with every employment decision they make. Published in December 2006, 101 Tips For Employers by Kate Russell is a comprehensive and practical guide to managing employees effectively.

Recent research by Russell Personnel and Training shows that 75% of managers are still making mistakes in the management of their people which could result in legal action. The book was written to assist companies, particularly small and medium sized businesses, in addressing the common mistakes or omissions which can lead to expensive employment tribunal claims. Although dealing with employment law, the book is written in clear, down-to-earth and non-legalistic English and is suitable for readers who have had no formal legal training.

101 Tips For Employers covers all the key areas of employment legislation needed by managers in dealing with the day-to-day management of their people. Within one set of covers managers will find everything they need to know about recruitment, discrimination, contracts of employment, employment rights, attendance management, discipline, grievance and termination of the employment contract. The book also contains relevant information about forthcoming legislation.

Commenting on the forthcoming publication, Kate Russell said:
ìPacked with information, practical checklists and real life case studies to illustrate key points, this book will give managers a clear understanding of their rights and responsibilities and enable them to identify and resolve minor problems before they become serious conflicts. Additionally, it will build confidence in tackling larger issues and provide an understanding of what the courts expect of the employer. It is effectively a briefcase bible for employment law.î

Current Employment Tribunal Service figures show need for increased management skills and awareness in dealing with employees.

1. The number of accepted tribunal claims was 115,039 in 2005/2006 compared with 86,181 in 2004/2005, with a significant rise in multiple claims;

2. Unfair dismissal remains the most common complaint;

3. The maximum award for a discrimination claim during this period was 984,465;

4. Although more orders for costs were made, the average figure of 2,256 remains a tiny fraction of defending a claim.