... governs the modern employment relationship, including employment law such as the working time directive, contarct of employment rights of workers in various contexts e.g. maternity rights and the rights of part-time workers. I will then go on to outline the reasons for changing dynamics of the comtemporary employment market, focusing on the rise in flexible working. The Employment Relationship The Legal Framework The employment relationship is governed by a complex mix of individual and collective agreements. Foot and Hook(2002) describe that the various pieces pf this legal framework focus on laying out the main rights and obligations of both the employer and employee. The Contract of Employment A contract at its most basic level is simply an agreement between the employer and employee. The written statement is evidence that a contarct exists and is a record of what has been agreed between the employer and employee. Contracts are made up of implied terms and expres terms. ...

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