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I am about to start maternity leave with my first child. I am on a fixed term contract... read more
I received a letter from my employer a few months ago stating that, due to Covid, they had... read more
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I'm a single mum and reduced my hours to one day a week last year. I asked for a set day,... read more
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I have been in my seconded role for plus two years. This role is now going to... read more
Prior to having my child I worked for a business agency for over 10 years, but was denied... read more
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I am returning from maternity leave and there is no childcare available. I've been trying... read more
I return to work on Monday and through a flexible working request a while ago increased my... read more
I am a single mother looking after my four-year-old son. His school closed due to... read more