Maternity & Parental Leave
Can I offer a pregnant woman a temporary trial contract?
This contract would take her up till almost her due date. If she is good enough how will... read more
Q&A
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Maternity & Parental Leave
Given more pay after maternity leave, but sidelined
I would advise that you either raise a complaint with HR or if you feel comfortable with... 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
Employment Rights
Does my employer have to reduce my hours if I have depression?
I understand that you have returned to work after receiving treatment for a cancerous... read more
Flexible Working Practices
Bank holidays and compressed hours
When someone works compressed hours (although still the same amount of hours just fewer... read more
Flexible Working Practices
Can we pay a person who has cut their hours full-time redundancy pay?
I would advise that the focus is on moving the role from full time to part time. To reduce... read more
Employment Rights
Do I forego redundancy pay if I take a second job?
It you are working for a new employer on the two days you don't work for your original... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Pay deducted for taking a day off with sick child
Time off to care for a dependent in an emergency should come under emergency leave. This... 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
Flexible Working
Working full-time hours, but getting part-time holidays
As you have been working the full-time hours for a year, you should be entitled to... read more
