Employment law, also known as labour law refers to the body of laws made by the government with regards to workers and organisations.  Employment law is split into two main areas that deal with separate aspects of the law. 

The first of these is collective labour law which relates to the employment relationship between employers, employees and unions.  This relates directly to union action, strikes, workplace involvement and picketing.

This area of employment law was particularly important in the 1980's due to the minors strikes and subsequent action by the government at the time.

The second of these is individual labour law.  This relates to the rights of employees in the workplace.  Aspects of employment law where individual labour law can be seen is with minimum wage, the contract of employment, working hours, health and safety and unfair dismissal.

This area of employment law generally sees the most development and the focus of organisations with regards to this surrounds the individual rights of the employee, and also that of the organisations itself.

Employment Law regulations vary from country to country.  And this is certainly something to think about if you are planning on moving to live and work abroad.

Different rules and regulations apply depending on the country you work in, and it is important to know what is expected of you and also what you will receive in return in your workplace.

Employment law regulations are in place to set out various standards in the workplace.  It is in place to ensure that employees are not overworked, underpaid or mistreated.

It is also there to ensure that organisations are supported by their employees with regards to attendance, performance and professional standards.   This two way working relationship is at the centre of any employee, employer relationship, and it is important that all statutory rules and regulations are followed to maintain this relationship in a positive way.