Employment Law for the Construction Industry. Michael Ryley and Edward Goodwyn

Ryley and Goodwyn have produced a timely text that covers the issues facing employers in the construction industry. They address issues including liability, tax, training and sub-contracting. Content: Table of casesTable of UK statutes and statutory instrumentsBiographies of contributorsTable of European legislationThe planning systemFinancing the projectPublic sector projectsPublic-private sector partnershipsTender processThe construction contractConstruction insuranceWays of operatingWorking internationallyThe engineer's appointmentCollateral warrantiesProfessional indemnity insuranceEmployment lawInformation technology in the construction industryThe law of contractConstruction health and safetyInsolvency in constructionLaw of tortEnvironmental issuesAdministration of claimsLitigationArbitrationAdjudicationAlternative dispute resolution Considers employment law specifically as it relates to the construction industry in Britain. This book describes the structure of the employment relationship, with particular reference to sub-contractors and part-timers, the industry's tax deduction scheme for subcontractors, collective bargaining arrangements, and working time.