Can I be the only one excluded from a pay rise if I am on maternity leave?
Whilst on maternity leave, an employee’s terms and conditions continue as normal. The...read more
Maria Hoeritzauer is a Partner at Crossland Employment Solicitors in Abingdon. She is a mum of two and as a working mum has worked in top tier law firms in the Thames Valley region and London during her legal career. She has acted for a wide range of clients including individuals and employers, including start-up businesses, multinationals and publicly listed companies. Maria advises on a wide range of HR and employment-related matters including employment contracts, disciplinary and grievance issues, board level disputes, performance management, discrimination, restrictive covenants and restructuring exercises. She also advises on contentious issues such as discrimination, bonus and contract disputes, unfair dismissal and outsourcing. Using her business background and personal experience, Maria gives advice which is always pragmatic, strategic and reflective of a client’s situation and needs.
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