"This essential guide helps trade union reps protect their members from attacks on their terms and conditions by clearly explaining the key features of employment contract law.
Contracts of employment provides reps with the knowledge they need to identify contract breaches, challenge unfair changes to contract terms, and understand their legal rights if changes are imposed. It also includes key recent legal cases to keep reps and workplace activists informed of the latest developments.
This guide also examines:
The position of workers on irregular employment patterns, including zero-hours contracts;
The legal differences between an employee, a worker, and someone who is self-employed; and
Case law on arguing for contractual rights based on custom and practice.
Written in plain English and packed with practical insights, this guide is an indispensable tool for reps who need to defend workplace rights with confidence."

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