Work Life Balance
Not offered suitable alternative job while on maternity leave
It appears that your employer has explained to you that your role is at risk of...read more
Linda Stewart
Linda Stewart is Partner and Head of Employment Law at nationwide firm, Simpson Millar Solicitors. An accredited mediator, Linda has over 15 years’ experience specialising in Employment Law and is an expert in advising and representing women experiencing difficulties in the workplace. Linda advises on all aspects of the employment relationship, but specialises in particular in the area of sex discrimination; supporting working women to challenge pregnancy and maternity discrimination, sexual orientation discrimination, unfair dismissal or redundancy, and equal pay issues. For lots of working mums, the excitement of having a child can be made stressful when difficulties at work arise. Women can find themselves being treated poorly by their employer after announcing a pregnancy. Many find themselves sidelined while on maternity leave; left out of important decisions affecting their role within the business while others struggle to agree flexible arrangements when returning to work. Linda supports women to tackle these tricky situations; she understands the lasting effect pregnancy and maternity discrimination can have on a woman’s income and career development.
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Maternity & Parental Leave
Part-time request turned down
Requesting flexible working arrangements may be done in one of two ways. You can make a...read more
Employment Rights
Told I could relocate, but then informed I would need to downgrade
I note that in reliance on your employer’s assurance that your transfer was ‘fully...read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Can I return to work if I take a second job during maternity leave?
The rules on earning money during maternity leave can be complex and confusing. You...read more
Flexible Working
Asked for change of shift, but they have offered a flexible one
Well done for putting your request for flexible working arrangements in writing to your...read more
Employment Rights
Childcare problems due to shift pattern change
Your employer cannot change your working hours or shift pattern without your consent. Some...read more
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Work Life Balance
Not offered suitable alternative job while on maternity leave
It appears that your employer has explained to you that your role is at risk of...read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Part-time request turned down
Requesting flexible working arrangements may be done in one of two ways. You can make a...read more
