HVCA Publications has released its new Guide to Employment.

The guide covers employment law relating to all stages of the people management process, starting with selecting and recruiting. It offers advice on workplace discipline, how to deal with employee disputes and grievances, and advises the employer on the most effective ways of controlling absence through sickness, paying close attention to the bottom line.

Handling redundancy and negotiating effective exit agreements are comprehensively covered and the new guide also discusses equal opportunities and discrimination law.