European Social Law at a glance The present book sets out – in a concise manner – the social law of the European Union. Apart from core areas of European labour law, the regulation of which is based on the EU’s competence in social policy, it covers notably the numerous rights based one the free movement of workers and other EU citizens, as well as the coordination of social security. Beyond that, the book refers to other fields of EU regulation which are prone to cause conflicts between the member states’ national social law and the relevant EU norms, which remain challenging to resolve to this day. Extensive reference is made to the case law of the European Court of Justice, which continues to have a paramount role in shaping the social law of the EU as it stands. The book is primarily aimed at students confronted with European social law for the first time. Besides, it should constitute a well-structured source of reference for law practitioners in the rising number of cases where EU law is of relevance for national legal practice.

This volume's purpose is making standards of basic employment law, accessible to everybody, even to non-lawyers. This book is part of the "Una finestra sul mondo del lavoro" project of University of Milano - Bicocca. The project is promoted by the Students' Association of Bicocca and the Left Wing List. This book is part of the "A window on the world of work" project of University of Milano - Bicocca. The project is promoted by the Students' Association of Bicocca and the Left Wing List. Within this project, graduate students of the Faculty of Law, practitioners and young lawyers specialized in employment law, have joined their skills to create a platform of labour law training for students. This work does not aim to academically and comprehensively treat these subjects: it is rather moved by the spirit of giving to all, non-lawyers as well, the ability to access the raw information to understand the regulation of their employment contract.

Of the host of legal issues facing global businesses, perhaps none is more significant than the issues regarding the individual employees who keep the business running on a daily basis. International Labor & Employment Law is a comprehensive book to help businesses understand the laws that govern labor & employment around the world and to create a successful workforce transcending traditional barriers. Authored by attorneys representing twenty-five jurisdictions on six continents, this book walks through the broad legal basics of each country's court system as well as the specific laws relating to hiring and firing, unions, employee benefits, and other important aspects of labor and human resources. The chapters in this book take readers beyond the laws that exist on paper and provide practical information on the current legal environment, relevant case law, and standard business practices. Whether the business requires sending employees overseas, acquiring an already-staffed company,