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15 Can anyone recommend a good text book of employment case law

4 Jan, 2017 16:53

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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Ashley | 0 Posts

6 Jan, 2017 08:52

There are quite a few on-line resources that I've used and found useful. Thompsons Solicitors provide a free weekly employment law update and they have quite an archive on their website. I've also found the Labour Research Department's annual "Law At Work" book useful - it's up to date (as much as any printed book can be), and reasonably easy to understand - the 2016 edition was £36.95 - a bit pricey but worth it I'd say.
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Joanne O'Hagan | 0 Posts

6 Jan, 2017 09:00

I've been a fan of Selwyn's Law of Employment since CIPD school. Again, these tomes are not cheap - maybe a trip to Waterstones or something would help you as often it's in the writing style that makes these books useful or not.
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Keith | 0 Posts

6 Jan, 2017 09:03

In reply to Joanne O'Hagan:
Another fan of Selwyns if you can borrow a copy for the duration
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David | 0 Posts

6 Jan, 2017 09:24

In reply to Keith:
Selwyn might well be adequate and isn't too expensive.

But beyond this and to enhance / supplement / facilitate this - almost essential at L7 IMHO - you need a subscription service such as WestlawL it's a poor do that your particular provider leaves you to fend for yourself in this regard
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Clare | 0 Posts

6 Jan, 2017 11:47

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!
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David | 0 Posts

6 Jan, 2017 12:13

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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Stephanie | 0 Posts

8 Jan, 2017 20:36

My tutor recommended Labour Law by Deakin and Morris.

Also, I use Selwyn's Law of Employment, 19th edition. Both are very good with plenty of cases in.

I also signed up to Daniel Barnett's Employment Law update and get a regular email with the new cases.
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Fiona | 0 Posts

9 Jan, 2017 12:45

Speak to your training provider as they may have a subscription service for those enrolled on their courses. When I did my post graduate studies (a long time ago) my provider had online access to a facility (I can't remember the name of it) which brought together HR employment law updates and journals from a variety of sources.
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David | 0 Posts

27 Jan, 2017 18:27

In reply to David:
Belated PS

Should have added in this thread that free internet mailing lists can provide a most valuable / almost essential constantly-updated stream of expert commentary, for just one prime example of many that from the estimable and eminent employment law barrister Daniel Barnett - see
www.employmentlawbulletins.com/
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Jo | 0 Posts

1 Feb, 2017 08:48

Does it matter how up to date? I think I have one at home from my studies, will check later - but probably about 10 years old. If I still have it, happy to post it on.
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Peter Stanway | 0 Posts

1 Feb, 2017 10:04

Your local library should be able to supply what you need
My favourite is Smith and Wood because Ian Smith's humour seeps out from the pages
I have just finished marking level 7 employment law assignments. Quite a few had not read a text book despite there being a library at the University with plenty of books.
Several thought 3 cases were enough despite my advising to use between 6 and 12 cases. Cases make the law real and easier to understand so why not use them?
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Jo | 0 Posts

1 Feb, 2017 19:55

In reply to Jo:
It's Painter & Holmes - cases & materials on employment law 5th edition. isbn 0-1992-7064-3. message me if it's any use to you.
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Tristan | 0 Posts

12 Apr, 2017 16:13

In reply to David:
This link doesn't appear to work.
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David | 0 Posts

12 Apr, 2017 18:57

In reply to Tristan:
just tried
employmentlawbulletins.com/

- and Daniel B pops up fine
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Sarah | 0 Posts

13 Apr, 2017 14:46

I am doing the Level 7 (albeit at a University) and our tutor recommended the Employment Law 2017 book by Gillian Phillips and Karen Scott. It's quite reasonbly priced at £36 (currently cheaper on Amazon). I don't have a copy of myself yet but I do plan on buying one soon for future reference.
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