Richard Powell Unit 14 Employment law


Summary:


This chapter is concerned with employment law and the problems and issues which are generally
connected with employment.


Firstly, Richard Powell describes the history of employment law and its development before and
after industrialization. The author also tries to explain the increase of legislation during the
20th century.


The second part focuses on the rights of employees, self-employed people and employers. It also
deals with the position of employed women. Sex and race discrimination is considered in this part
and the particular cases involving discrimination complaints are mentioned.


The third part examines European Union employment law which is compared with  English employment
law. The problems connected with the single labour market are briefly mentioned as well as a
standard minimum wage, Sunday trading or the right to strike.


The last part of the text outlines the comparison and distinction between employment law in western
countries and the law in Japan. Finally, the term karoushi, which is of the Japanese origin, is
explained.