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 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

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