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Coronavirus: your questions answered
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Maternity & Parental Leave
Do I have priority over alternative employment after maternity leave?
If the woman is on a fixed-term contract and it ends, the non-renewal of a contract is... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Do I have to pay back maternity pay if the company said I didn’t have to?
The obligation of the employee to repay the maternity allowance first depends on whether... read more
Childcare
What rights do I have if I can’t work a shift due to a lack of childcare?
It seems to me that in this case it is a question of whether the employer is able to... read more
Returning to Work
Can my former employer refuse to interview me based on their inflexibility in the past?
I understand that your query is that effectively if you apply for a job with your previous... read more
Employment Rights
Should I be paid extra for regular overtime as a part-time worker?
As a part-time worker, you do not have the right to be paid for extra hours up to the... read more
Employment Rights
Can we dismiss a worker if they cannot accommodate changed hours?
The first consideration is the contract. Does the contract with this employee allow the... read more
Employment Rights
Can I be turned down for a restructure role because it is a promotion?
The statutory redundancy payments scheme, contained in the Employment Rights Act 1996,... read more
Employment Rights
Hours to reduce while on maternity leave
Firstly, we need to know the exact reason for the change given she will surely be on... read more
Employment Rights
Hours could be cut and salary reduced in restructure
I understand that you have been informed that your position and those of other managers... read more
Employment Rights
Should I be paid overtime if I am part time and working over my hours?
As a part-time worker, you do not have the right to be paid for extra hours up to the... read more
Employment Rights
Can my salary be reduced if I am forced to work less hours due to disability?
The general consensus is that if the employee would like to adjust their hours, even with... read more
Flexible Working
Working part time, less senior role, but doing the same as a senior
The best thing to do is to highlight in negotiations what you do, the experience you... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Do I have to pay back enhanced maternity pay?
The obligation of the employee to repay the maternity pay first depends on whether the... read more
Employment Rights
Feeling blocked from promotion due to working part time
This is a difficult one because clearly there are opportunities to work part time, but... read more
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
