Employment Rights

Increase in maternity and paternity discrimination cases

A survey of employment lawyers shows a big increase in claims for maternity and paternity... read more

‘Too many employers failing to protect pregnant women at work’

As new guidance for pregnant and returning mums is published by the TUC and Maternity... read more

Should we get extra pay for covering each other’s holidays?

I share a full-time post with a colleague (but not a job share) which is two part-time... read more

Regular overtime being cut. What are my rights?

I have been working full time for my firm for 16 years and have always had a substantial... read more

What does ‘suitable equivalent’ mean in connection with restructure?

I am returning from maternity leave and a restructuring has been announced by my... read more

Job given to someone else within a month of maternity leave

After being on maternity for a month I was permanently replaced in my role. Two months... read more

Are you a slashie?

Are you a dog walker/nurse/soap maker, managing several different jobs? A growing number... read more

Will I forego redundancy if I take a second job?

I am being made redundant from my part-time job. I work three days a week. I have been... read more

Should I have to compete for a role in a restructure?

I have been acting up for 28 months. The organisation is restructuring and my substantive... read more

Changing shift patterns – what are your rights?

Louise Paull of Lawbite explains employment rights for shift workers. read more

Bar Council supports extension of redundancy protection for maternity returners

The Bar Council says it supports the extension of redundancy protection for those... read more

Does my employer have to reduce my hours if I have depression?

I returned to work after receiving treatment for a cancerous brain tumour. Although I am... read more

Do I forego redundancy pay if I take a second job?

I am being made redundant from my part-time job. I work three days a week. I have the... read more

Unions unimpressed by PM’s pledge on workers’ rights after Brexit

Unions have expressed concerns about the Prime Minister's promises over employment rights... read more

Lawyers raise fears about weakening of employment rights after Brexit

Employment lawyers express concerns about a weakening of employment rights after Brexit. read more

‘Political staff exposed to sexual harassment’

A new report calls for legal changes to curb sexual harassment in Parliament. read more

Do employees have a right to express milk at work?

Employees' right to express milk

As a new survey shows women facing problems expressing milk at work, HR expert Kate Palmer... read more

What do women do when faced with maternity and pregnancy discrimination?

Most mums facing pregnancy and maternity discrimination walk away without taking action,... read more

How should you handle LGBT discrimination in the workplace?

Karen Holden outlines what employers should do to prevent discriminatory behaviour towards... read more

Should I have to repay bank holidays due to sick leave?

I work long weekends and receive pro rata bank holidays. Unfortunately, I was off on... read more

At risk of redundancy due to working part time

I have been told that my job is at risk of redundancy because it is part time. I have been... read more