When I returned to work after my second child I was offered a job that meant a different shift pattern and childcare problems. Then I tore a ligament at work and had to have time off. My boss told me I was being removed from my position because of my sickness and would have to reapply for family friendly hours. Can he do this?…
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I work as a school dinner lady, but have had time off for health problems both for myself and my eight-year-old son who had emergency surgery. I was told that this was not acceptable and I should get someone else to look after him while he recovers. I walked out, saying I would resign. Do I have a case for constructive dismissal?
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I have worked for a major UK company since 1990. Since 2004 I have been home based and in 2007 I went part time. My job and that of two colleagues are at risk of redundancy and two new vacancies, one almost identical to my current job, have been offered, both full time and in a distant office. Is this unfair dismissal?…
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I finished my maternity leave in April and asked about my holiday for last year [my leave runs from April to April]. I was told I had lost my holiday entitlement. Nobody said anything before I went on maternity leave and I didn’t know I would get holiday entitlement. What can I do?…
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My manager is back from maternity leave. I am employed 3 days a week. My manager wants me to change the days I work and has offered two options, both involving covering Friday and Saturday. I believe this is to fit with her childcare, although she says it comes from the regional manager. Can she do this?…
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