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
Fixed-term contracts
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
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Enhanced maternity pay withdrawn: ask the expert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
Maternity & Parental Leave
Pregnant and on a fixed-term contract: ask the expert
A fixed-term contract means a contract of employment that will terminate:- - on expiry of... read more
Employment Rights
Confusion over contract status: ask the expert
Fixed-term contracts are contracts which are made for a specific term, or which... read more
Career Advice
Employment advice for pregnant women
It's obviously a very worrying time money-wise for you and your husband. Even though your... read more
Maternity & Parental Leave
Temporary working and maternity leave: ask the expert
You have explained that you work for a Temporary Employment Service, which I... read more
