The second edition of The Routledge Companion to Employment Relations offers a critical and comprehensive examination of the evolving field of employment relations. This revised volume provides a balanced reflection on major topics and emerging issues, incorporating new perspectives and international insights. Featuring contributions from leading scholars around the world, this new edition presents an expanded, global view of employment relations, with coverage spanning North America, Europe, Asia, and beyond. The updated content reflects ongoing developments in the discipline while addressing key challenges such as technology, migration, and flexible work arrangements. The second edition introduces eight completely new chapters, covering contemporary topics such as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on employment relations, the role of technology and AI, migration, intersectionality, gender, race, and employment relations in ASEAN countries. It builds on the interdisciplinary nature of the field, with contributions from experts in psychology, sociology, law, economics, and political science. The volume provides critical analysis and reflection on these emerging issues, offering readers an up-to-date understanding of the evolving global landscape of employment relations. This comprehensive reference work is designed for students, researchers, and practitioners in business, management, law, economics, sociology, and political economy. It is an essential resource for those seeking to understand the complexities of employment relations in a global context. As a foundational text for scholars and a key resource for advanced study, this volume will be invaluable to anyone engaged with the study and practice of employment relations in a rapidly changing world.

Adrian Wilkinson is Distinguished Professor at Griffith University, Australia. Adrian has authored/co-authored/edited 30 books and more than 200 articles in academic journals.

Tony Dundon is Professor of HRM and Employment Relations, Deakin University, Department of Work & Employment Studies, Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick.

Ryan Lamare is Professor of Employment Relations and Human Resource Management at the London School of Economics.

Christine Riordan is an Assistant Professor at the School of Labor and Employment Relations (LER) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.