Maternity & Parental Leave
Is there a time limit on repayments of enhanced maternity pay?
There is no time limit outside the law of contract where there is a six-year time limit. ...read more
Lorna Valcin
Lorna Valcin has 30 years’ experience in the legal field, the vast majority of which has been spent specialising in Employment and Immigration Law. Former partner of a national commercial firm of solicitors as Head of the Employment and Immigration team, she currently works as a senior employment solicitor for Monaco Solicitors. She is particularly passionate about womens’ rights in the workplace. Woman are under-represented in the boardroom and still suffer from a substantial pay gap and are often overlooked for promotion and career prospects. Having achieved despite those odds she wants to see others do the same.
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Flexible Working Practices
Changing hours while TUPE is taking place
I think a lot will depend on the basis upon which the terms have been changed ie the swap....read more
Flexible Working
Put on probation for asking for reduced hours
It does seem a little odd that they should place you on a probation period for a change in...read more
Employment Rights
Job given to someone else within a month of maternity leave
You are entitled to return to the job you have been doing prior to going off on maternity...read more
Employment Rights
Should I have to compete for a role in a restructure?
I do not think that a proven record or performance is enough to ringfence you for a role...read more
Childcare
Training involves early starts that I can’t make due to childcare issues
It is unfortunate that the course provider is not able to make adjustments to its...read more
Managing Staff
Can employees be treated differently with regard to annual leave?
The starting point would be to look at the actual policy to see if it is being followed. ...read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Does my leave count towards the return to work period for OMP?
Without seeing the actual policy, my view is that there should be established a definite...read more
Work Life Balance
How to overcome work-related stress, depression and burnout
The Health and Safety Executive's annual statistics published recently reveal how many...read more
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Maternity & Parental Leave
Is there a time limit on repayments of enhanced maternity pay?
There is no time limit outside the law of contract where there is a six-year time limit. ...read more
Flexible Working Practices
Changing hours while TUPE is taking place
I think a lot will depend on the basis upon which the terms have been changed ie the swap....read more
