Macken's law of employment

For over 30 years, students, academics and professionals have relied in 'Macken's Law of Employment' as Australia's most respected work in employment law. This 8th edition continues in that tradition. Authored by a distinguished team of experts, the scholarly commentary provides reliable guidance on all aspects of employment law. In recognition of the extensive influence of the 'Fair Work Act 2009' (Cth) on the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees, this edition organises chapters into two parts - the first dealing principally with a thorough analysis of common law principles applying to the employer-employee relationship, and the second with the statutory provisions governing employment, although always with careful attention to the intersections and overlaps between common law and statute. The objective of this book, and undeniably its greatest strength, is to provide expert and up-to-date commentary on this continually evolving area of law. It is an essential tool for those studying or working in employment law.

Includes index.

1 Employment law in an age of statutes -- 2 The relationship of employer and employee -- 3 Labour hire -- 4 Formation of a contract of employment -- 5 Contractual duties during the employment -- 6 Safety at work -- 7 Suspension and stand down -- 8 Terminating the contract of employment for breach -- 9 Other modes of termination of the contract of employment -- 10 Remedies -- actions for wages or damages -- 11 Injunction and declaration -- 12 Conditions of employment -- 13 Statutory protection for job security -- 14 Industrial action -- 15 Anti-discrimination law.