Maternity & Parental Leave
Do I have to take my annual leave before my baby arrives?
If your holiday runs from April - April and you haven't used any of your leave for the...read more
Anna Ives
Anna is a highly experienced HR Consultant with a MA in HR Management, and is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development. Anna set up her business HR Puzzle when she struggled to find a flexible role after maternity leave. HR Puzzle – The missing piece in your business is a HR Consultancy, based in Hertfordshire. Anna supports both individuals and businesses with a range of HR issues. Anna also operates a flexible working helpline for individuals and managers, from advising on the different types of working patterns there are, how to make an application and how to appeal if it goes wrong. Ring 07960113252. W: www.hr-puzzle.com E: anna@HR-puzzle.com
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Employment Rights
Can an employer change a job from full time to part time after interview?
Legally they can change the job spec. There isn't anything out there about the interview...read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Hours to change after maternity leave
If you return in ordinary maternity leave [first six months] you are entitled to return on...read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Can my employer withhold sick pay for pregnancy-related illness?
No. If the illness is pregnancy-related it should be recorded as such. It should not count...read more
Employment Rights
I have to cover holidays, but my colleague doesn’t. Is that fair?
Each contract is tailored to individuals and no two contracts are exactly the same. It...read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
What if I take a new job while my partner is on Shared Parental Leave?
It is possible to make a request to vary the dates of the shared parental leave but to do...read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Delay issuing new contract for reduced hours
A contract can exist between you and your employer on exchange of emails, but much depends...read more
Employment Rights
I never know what shifts I will get and cannot plan anything personal
The employment contract should include "details of terms and conditions of employment...read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Enhanced maternity linked to steep performance targets
The issue with enhanced maternity pay is that: There isn't a lot of information about...read more
Flexible Working
Secrets from an HR manager – how to get your flexible working request approved
Ask any working mother what is the first main thought about returning to work after...read more
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Maternity & Parental Leave
Do I have to take my annual leave before my baby arrives?
If your holiday runs from April - April and you haven't used any of your leave for the...read more
Employment Rights
Can an employer change a job from full time to part time after interview?
Legally they can change the job spec. There isn't anything out there about the interview...read more
