Flexible Working
Can my employer refuse me promotion because I work part time?
This is a difficult one because clearly there are opportunities to work part time, but... read more
Q&A
We have a panel of experts, from career coaches to flexible working specialists and employment lawyers – all on hand to answer your questions for you.
Maternity & Parental Leave
Do I have to take my annual leave before my baby arrives?
If your holiday runs from April - April and you haven't used any of your leave for the... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
My partner started a new job. Will he qualify for parental leave?
The eligibility requirements for both Shared Parental Leave and statutory paternity leave... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Can I claim back tax and NI if I have to pay back enhanced maternity pay?
In theory someone who does repay enhanced maternity pay would appear to lose out on tax... read more
Employment Rights
Should I have to apply for a job I’ve essentially been doing for years?
You have been very open in saying that you may not have the generalist experience that the... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Will tax overpaid on maternity leave be repaid automatically?
Any tax paid in 19/20 should be repaid after April 2020 if the payments are under the tax... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Rights around paying back maternity pay if I return part time
It is difficult to advise on repayment of company maternity pay without sight of the... read more
Employment Rights
Holidays for those working changing zero hours
Annual holiday entitlement and accrual rate are particularly problematic for casual... read more
Employment Rights
Can an employer change a job from full time to part time after interview?
Legally they can change the job spec. There isn't anything out there about the interview... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Can we opt out of statutory pay if my SPP is better than my wife’s?
The statutory system for shared parental leave (SPL) and pay, which was introduced in... read more
