The Idea of Labour Law. Guy Davidov, Brian Langille (eds.)

Resumen

In the times of globalization and financial crisis specialists in labour law more frequently examines the fundamental assumptions of the discipline-the idea of labour law. By analyzing the detailed regulations of national legal systems we often forget about the idea and the foundations of labour law and its evolution. The aim of this book is to provide in-depth analysis of ideas and foundations that shape labour law. Historical analysis undertaken in this book helps us understand the variability of labour law in the last two centuries. The book presents contemporary response to the most fundamental questions: "What is labour law"? "Who is labour law for"? Whether the basic assumptions of labour law are still actuals? How the labour legislation will change in the coming years? Whose interests should labour law be designed to benefit? The book therefore is not limited to the presentation of the major structures and concepts that shape the idea of labor law. It helps to understand why the existing framework of labour law is increasingly difficult to match with the changing employment practices. The book consists of 25 chapters divided into five parts (I. "The idea of labour law in historical context", II. "Normative foundations of the idea of labour law", III. "Normative foundations and legal ideas: Rethinking existing structures" IV. "New labour law: Rethinking existing boundaries", V. "New ideas of labour law: From international perspective"). The book can be succesfully used as a comprehensive introduction to more advanced studies in labour law and employment regulations.