In recent years the world of employment law has undergone many changes that place extensive demands on businesses and have a particular impact on the question of terminating employment, varying from the rights of employees in the period preceding termination; the methods of effecting a valid termination; claims that can be brought by an employee following termination; and the rights of employers to protect their interests after termination has taken effect.

Robert Upex has taken on the daunting task of updating this book at a time when all these changes are taking effect. There is no doubt that the book constitutes a significant and authoritative text written with clarity and a genuine academic and practical understanding of the difficult issues involved.