By: Helen Lesley Anderson
The Protection of Employee Entitlements in Insolvency: An Australian Perspective is the first detailed analysis of the law and policy dealing with employee entitlements such as wages, leave and redundancy payments that are threatened when companies fail. Although Australia has a government-funded safety-net scheme, currently known as the Fair Entitlements Guarantee, it doesn't cover all lost entitlements for all workers. Some argue that the scheme removes any incentive for companies to make adequate provision for their employees' entitlements, increasing the burden on the taxpayer. As well as investigating ways to safeguard the entitlements of employees that are presently lost through the improper behaviour of directors, The Protection of Employee Entitlements in Insolvency covers the history of Australia's present system and comprehensively sets out the avenues available to assist employees to recover their entitlements. It also canvases what might be done in the future to improve the protection of employee entitlements in Australia when companies become insolvent.
"The Protection of Employee Entitlements in Insolvency: An Australian Perspective" by Helen Anderson is a comprehensive legal analysis focusing on the protection of employee entitlements during insolvency proceedings in Australia. Here is a detailed overview of the book:
The book does not have a narrative plot but rather a structured analysis of the legal and policy aspects related to protecting employee entitlements in insolvency. It covers the following key areas:
While specific critical reviews are not provided in the sources, the book is recognized as a seminal work in its field. It is described as the first detailed analysis of its kind, indicating its significance and authority in the academic and legal communities. The book's comprehensive approach and inclusion of case studies likely make it a valuable resource for legal professionals, policymakers, and academics interested in labor law and insolvency.
The book's publication in 2014 reflects its relevance to the legal landscape at that time, and its continued importance in the field of labor law and insolvency suggests ongoing relevance and utility.