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Can anyone recommend a good text book of employment case law

Sarah Louise

Hi, I am working through the level 7 employment law module with an online provider. To improve my grades I have been told that I need to reference more case law. I have the course text book and course notes, but this clearly isn't enough. I am not working at the moment so don't have access to any online, paid for subscription services that most HR departments have use. Can anyone recommend a book on case law or a good website. Many thanks

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  • Whilst I am currently doing a different module, as I am doing mixed mode learning, I totally understand your issues with not being able to easily access references etc. (I have recently posted in the Forum!). I have also been told I haven't included enough for my Level 7.
    I am fortunate enough to be working within a large HR department including colleagues who have previously studied so have lent me their books (although this might not be enough!). As you have done, it is also worth posting on the forum as you may find someone selling their books so cheaper than buying new (this worked for me).
    I have found the CIPD website very useful, particularly for Journals etc (if you haven't already found this - look at Knowledge Hub/Student Resources hub).
    From my own research I have also found you can usually access your local university library for reference purposes and many offer Associate membership (though this isn't free, but is often cheaper if you previously studied there). Unfortunately my local university is too busy/oversubscribed to even offer reference access!
  • in reply to Clare
    Sites (subscription ones) such as Westlaw cab be useful in indicating whether or not the case you're referencing is no longer current as a precedent (eg been appealed or distinguished or overturned by others). All too often out of date cases remain on the internet which can be very misleading unless you're careful.

    Case Judgment transcripts from BAILLI etc are free and often recent ones are invaluable in setting out all the related precedents and legal arguments - the lawyers in effect have done your research for you !
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  • in reply to Clare
    Sites (subscription ones) such as Westlaw cab be useful in indicating whether or not the case you're referencing is no longer current as a precedent (eg been appealed or distinguished or overturned by others). All too often out of date cases remain on the internet which can be very misleading unless you're careful.

    Case Judgment transcripts from BAILLI etc are free and often recent ones are invaluable in setting out all the related precedents and legal arguments - the lawyers in effect have done your research for you !
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