EC employment law, 2nd ed.

Book abstract:

This new edition of 'EC Employment Law' contains material on all the latest developments in the field, including the effects of the Treaty of Amsterdam and analysis of the ever-expanding body of employment case law.

The book begins with an examination of the development and evolution of EC employment law in context, focusing on the shift from employment law to employment policy. The text then focuses on substantive areas of EC employment law, including the free movement of persons, social security, non-discrimination, health and safety, working conditions, and worker participation. Throughout, the book addresses the fundamental question as to the purpose of EC employment law: is it primarily economic, social or both?

The book is in eight parts: The evolution of EC 'social' policy; Law-making in the field of social policy; Free movement of persons; Equality law; Social security and pensions; Health, safety and working conditions; Employment rights on the restructuring of enterprises; Collective labour law.

Part of the 'Oxford EC Law Library' series, the aim of which is to publish important and original studies of the various branches of EC law, it will be of interest to advanced students, practitioners and academics, as well as government and community officials.

Catherine Barnard is University Lecturer in Law at the University of Cambridge and a Fellow of Trinity College.