Fixed-term contracts

Employment Rights

Can we advertise post if a person is covering maternity elsewhere?

Whenever a change like this occurs with an employee, it is vital to establish from the... read more

Employment Rights

Contractual maternity pay ended early

From the scenario described I am wondering if the contract was for a fixed term because of... read more

Maternity & Parental Leave

Temporary contract not renewed due to pregnancy

You should ask HR for clarification on what they expect will happen with your role. It... read more

Employment Rights

Forced to Reapply as New Candidate: Ask the expert

Unfortunately, the NHS trust in question is able to act in this manner. A break of over... read more

Maternity & Parental Leave

Fixed-term role advertised when I went on maternity leave: ask the expert

  I understand that you worked for the same employer through an agency for 20 months... read more

Maternity & Parental Leave

Job advertised on maternity leave: ask the expert

There is significant legal protection provided for you in these circumstances. Your... read more

Maternity & Parental Leave

Turned down for permanent jobs while on maternity leave: ask the expert

I understand that you are employed on a temporary contract covering a period of maternity... read more

Maternity & Parental Leave

Enhanced maternity pay withdrawn: ask the expert

This is a very unfortunate situation however, sadly, a fairly common scenario. Pregnant... read more

Maternity & Parental Leave

When is a fixed-term contractor considered permanent?

I understand that you have been employed by your local council on a series of fixed-term... read more

Maternity & Parental Leave

Offered same job on lower pay after maternity leave: ask the expert

As your fixed-term employment ended as soon as your maternity leave commenced i.e. you... read more