""(PART OF BUTTERWORTHS ANNOTATED LEGISLATION SERVICE)The Employment Relations Act 1999 makes the most significant changes to collective labour law and individual employment law this decade. The Act contains measures dealing with trade union recognition, unfair dismissal claims as well as 'family friendly' policies covering parental leave and time off for 'domestic incidents'. Significant detail is provided in secondary legislation.This book discusses the background to the reforms and analyses the many changes that will be brought about by the Act. It is essential reading for all employment law practitioners.A password is provided for free access to an associated webside containing secondary legislation made under the 1999 Act.""