European Employment Law [Paperback]

Many US businesses now have branches or hubs within Europe and employ many European nationals. In that regard European employment law would apply to those contracts of employment. This practical short guide sets out the key elements of European Employment law that employers ought to be aware of when setting up a European division. It draws on laws from the European Union, the European Convention on Human Rights and the European Social Charter in an easily understandable and accessible manner, written with the undergraduate and post graduate business student in mind. It covers issues pertaining to discrimination, the employment contract, termination of employment, union membership, redundancies and employment related benefits.