Q&A

Can my employer exclude me from a training opportunity if I am on maternity leave?

Discrimination under the Equality Act 2010 provides protection against discrimination in... read more

Downgraded on maternity leave?

I understand that you recently returned to work after 52 weeks’ maternity leave and upon... read more

Excluded from training opportunity due to maternity leave

Discrimination under the Equality Act 2010 provides protection against discrimination in... read more

Notice period for childminders when they are on maternity leave

I note that your normal childminder has been on maternity leave and you have been using an... read more

I never know what shifts I will get and cannot plan anything personal

The employment contract should include "details of terms and conditions of employment... read more

Enhanced maternity linked to steep performance targets

The issue with enhanced maternity pay is that: There isn't a lot of information about... read more

Fears that changes to job share could increase workload

Changes to job share could increase workload

I understand that you currently work in an alternate week job share role. Your job... read more

I have to cover holidays etc, but my colleague doesn’t. Is that fair?

Each contract is tailored to individuals and no two contracts are exactly the same. It... read more

Flexible working response delayed, then redundancy announced

Redundancy payment is calculated based on your age, length of service and salary.  Whilst... read more

Excluded from pay rise as on redundancy notice

Unless you have a contractual right to a pay rise at a certain time each year (and even in... read more