About the Work
This established textbook effectively conveys the specifics of labor law in its current state. It is aimed at students and trainees, as well as practitioners. The book covers the essential material and provides the foundational knowledge for the specialization exam, with particular emphasis on collective labor law.
The subject matter is divided into the following parts:

• Subject and fundamentals of labor law (including legal sources and European labor law)
• Individual labor law (employment relationship, establishment, duties, termination, protection against dismissal, performance disruptions, liability)
• Collective labor law (coalitions, collective bargaining law, labor disputes, works constitution, company co-determination)
• Judicial protection in labor law
• Occupational safety

Advantages at a Glance

• With numerous case studies, examples, and overviews
• Exam-oriented and practical presentation of the material
• A classic in labor law literature

Regarding the New Edition
The new edition takes into account the new legal regulations enacted up to July 2021, including those related to part-time law, occupational safety in the meat industry, and adaptations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Furthermore, all significant recent developments and decisions from the Federal Labor Court (BAG), the Federal Constitutional Court (BVerfG), the European Court of Justice (EuGH), and the European Court of Human Rights (EGMR) have been incorporated, including issues related to time recording, fixed-term employment law, general terms and conditions control, temporary work, business transfers, collective bargaining law, labor disputes, the distinction between employment relationships and self-employment, digitalization, and ecclesiastical labor law.

Target Audience
For students in compulsory subjects and specialization areas, legal trainees, and practitioners.