Childcare
What rights do I have if I can’t work a shift due to a lack of childcare?
It seems to me that in this case it is a question of whether the employer is able to...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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Employment Rights
Can we dismiss a worker if they cannot accommodate changed hours?
The first consideration is the contract. Does the contract with this employee allow the...read more
Employment Rights
Feeling blocked from promotion due to working part time
This is a difficult one because clearly there are opportunities to work part time, but...read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
My partner started a new job. Will he qualify for parental leave?
The eligibility requirements for both Shared Parental Leave and statutory paternity leave...read more
Employment Rights
Can my manager force me to cover on days that I don’t usually work?
I cannot see how you can be compelled to make yourself available for work on the days that...read more
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
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
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Childcare
What rights do I have if I can’t work a shift due to a lack of childcare?
It seems to me that in this case it is a question of whether the employer is able to...read more
Employment Rights
Can we dismiss a worker if they cannot accommodate changed hours?
The first consideration is the contract. Does the contract with this employee allow the...read more
