overview
This section of the Guide explains how employment law is made. It outlines the way in which employment legislation is adopted in the UK (types of uk legislation) and in the European Community (european community legislation). It also explains how employment tribunals and courts interpret the legislation and develop the common law principles that govern the contract of employment (the role of the courts). The European Court of Justice has an important role in interpreting and enforcing European Community law. This section explains how that Court operates (the role of the european court ).
The operation of employment tribunals is examined in more detail elsewhere in this Guide ( Employment tribunals ).