Employment law is a broad term that covers all aspects of employment, everything from your contract, through to laws which safeguard against discrimination and unfair dismissal.

It regulates the relationship between employers and employees. It governs what employers can expect from employees, what employers can ask employees to do, and employees’ rights at work, employment law is used to protect the rights of employers and their employees in a number of other ways.

By complying with relevant legislation, both employers and their staff members can ensure that their hiring processes, dismissal processes, and their workplace as a whole, are fair for every individual.

Employment law also helps us combat discrimination, and effectively promote equality at work.

Age Discrimination

Bullying and Harassment

Disability

Discrimination based on Race, Religion, Sexuality or Gender

Dismissal and Employee Grievances

Employment Contracts

Equal Pay

Minimum Wage

Parental Leave

Redundancy

Working Hours

However, this is by no means an exhaustive list and there are many other aspects to the areas covered by this subject.