Q&A

Employment Rights

Office closure deducted from holiday accrued on maternity leave

I have assumed for the purposes of this advice that you will be on maternity leave at the... read more

Employment Rights

My part-time role is going full time. Does my company have to offer the role to me?

Whether your employer has to offer you the full time role depends on several factors. The... read more

Tax Credits & Benefits

Can I claim back overpaid tax after being giving my maternity pay in a lump sum?

Many companies prefer to pay SMP as a lump sum as it is less administration for them and,... read more

Employment Rights

On part-time furlough: will I not get paid if I can’t go in for work due to school closure?

You are currently on flexible furlough, which simply means that you and your employer have... read more

Employment Rights

Maternity pay if I am on secondment and likely to change jobs

I understand that you are currently on part-time secondment to another role within the... read more

Employment Rights

Is it legal to ban accrual of holiday during maternity leave if you are on an enhanced policy?

There are a few things you can look at here. Firstly, what does your contract say? It's... read more

Work Life Balance

Will I lose Maternity Allowance if I set up a website on maternity leave?

Setting up a website is an ancillary part of a business and, in itself, not profit-... read more

Work Life Balance

On a fixed-term contract and pregnant. What are my rights?

I would discuss with HR (if you have someone) to get more information about what exactly... read more

Employment Rights

Secondment role at risk. What are my rights?

The general view is that any change in terms and conditions (for instance, if you are... read more

Employment Rights

Can my employer change my hours and sack me if I can’t do them?

Your employment contract It is not clear whether you were initially on a 9am – 5pm... read more

Employment Rights

Can my employer not renew my contract if I am on maternity leave?

I understand that you are on a fixed-term contract which renews each year. Prior to... read more

Employment Rights

Hours reduced, no furlough and no communication for months

Breach of contract The first thing a tribunal or court will do is consider the... read more

Employment Rights

Can my acting-up role be ended due to maternity leave?

I understand that up until your maternity leave, you were acting up a role with... read more

Employment Rights

Tuped over, but there are no part-time manager roles

  Under TUPE, the starting point is that any changes to your contract as a... read more

Employment Rights

Only part-timers at risk of redundancy

Your employer has said there is a reduced need for your role and your colleague's role. If... read more

Employment Rights

Should I be given my retiring job share partner’s hours?

This is a complex issue as it does seem to be in your contract that they should offer you... read more

Employment Rights

Has my partner been made redundant due to going on maternity leave?

This is a concerning situation, particularly if the company is large and has significant... read more

Employment Rights

Promoted, but not given a pay rise

Did you receive a new contract/ amendment to terms and conditions and was the pay stated... read more

Employment Rights

Employer refusing to allow me to fix my days

Unfortunately, you can only really go with what your contract states legally. You could... read more

Employment Rights

Promoted, but paid less due to lack of commission

I would advise that you firstly look at your contract to see what it says about... read more

Employment Rights

Being returned from secondment to a lower paid role

Secondments should not normally be for longer than two years. If a post is likely to... read more