Employment law and legislation

- Workplace issues arise. … Things may seem unfair, … like being overlooked for a promotion or move, … or being denied a benefit. … And so we need a legal solution … to protect our rights as employer, or employee. … For that reason, we have comprehensive laws … on employment rights. … Employment law normally applies … when there is a breach of trust … and potentially of the law itself. … It's now a very specific area of practice … for the legal profession, and the world over. … It differs from country to country, … and across sectors and industries. … Paraphrasing the CIPD, the UK's professional body for HR, … "Employment law covers new and updated statutes … "regarding recruiting, working hours, … "holiday time, rates of pay, and career opportunities." … It also covers protection … of individual and company information, … a healthy working environment, child care, … and sickness rights. … And it's there to protect when things become challenging … in situations like disciplinary and grievance processes, …