This book is established as the best home reference guide to the law. It covers all aspects of the subject in an easy accessible style which cuts through the legalease of the normal law guides. New topics covered in the fifth edition include pensions child support changes tax credits squatters unmarried fathers & parental responsibility pre-nuptial contracts the Adoption & Children Act 2002 commonhold leasehold enfranchisement limited liability partnerships & the Enterprise Act. In particular there have been extensive updates to the employment section of the book covering new disciplinary & grievance procedures introduced by the Employment Act 2002 new rights for fixed term & part time workers adoption leave paternity leave & maternity leave rights & a new right to request flexible working & changes to discrimination law.