
Holiday rights after maternity leave
It appears your employer has misunderstood the law in relation to employees on maternity... read more
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It appears your employer has misunderstood the law in relation to employees on maternity... read more
One of the key things is whether your contract was temporarily varied or whether the... read more
In the circumstances you describe, the only real consideration will be whether or not your... read more
It is difficult to fully advise without sight of the relevant employment contract... read more
There are quite a few things that might impact upon your options here and it would... read more
Under the Equality Act you are protected from being treated less favourably by your... read more
You ask whether an employee on maternity leave is entitled to carry over her entire... read more
I understand that you have been ‘acting up’ in a role for about two years by taking on... read more
As you normally work four days a week this is your contract of employment. Your employer... read more
As I understand it, you wish to confirm whether, through custom and practice, you have... read more
Firstly, over time where an individual has worked particular duties under a particular job... read more
I have made some assumptions from the information you have provided: that you are employed... read more
An employer’s right to change an employee’s hours is affected by a number of factors,... read more
I’m very sorry to hear about your situation. This matter does not sound straightforward... read more
An employer’s right to change an employee’s hours is affected by a number of factors,... read more
I presume from the information you’ve provided that you’re returned to work in the... read more
I would advise that in addition to your maternity pack, you also check the terms of your... read more
Under the Maternity and Parental Leave etc. Regulations 1999, you are entitled to return... read more
Firstly, you need not be concerned about not having a written employment contract when it... read more
Annual leave and maternity leave can be a complex topic, particularly where the maternity... read more
When it comes to recruiting for the maternity cover, the legal position is that applicants... read more