Now in its fourth edition, this highly comprehensive and practical guide has been fully revised to reflect the very latest developments in legislation and best practice. Acknowledged experts on industrial relations consider all aspects of the subject with close reference to practical situations. Topics covered include: the changing employment relationship; the influence of the European Union; employment relations and the information society; unfair dismissal; discrimination; health and safety; pay, working time and other employment rights; alternative dispute resolution; managing the employment relationship; smaller firms; trade unions; pay and performance; sickness and absence; training and development; managing change. A Handbook of Employment Relations, Law and Practice is an invaluable source of guidance and practical advice for resolving day-to-day issues that arise in the workplace. Students of industrial relations, HR, law and management as well as practitioners and managers will find it an essential tool that they will refer back to again and again.