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With topics for both employees and employers, Working Rights offers clear, detailed and accurate information that can be used for common workplace issues and problems.

September's Most Popular Articles...

What Are My Rights Regarding Hospital Appointments?: The short answer to this question is, unfortunately, yes. Employers are not required by law to allow workers to attend… [1010 views in Sep]
The Different Types Of Dismissal And Your Rights: There are effectively three forms of dismissal from an employer - fair, unfair and constructive - this article will tackle… [624 views in Sep]
Your Rights to Time Off For Funerals: Attending a funeral is difficult enough without having to worry about keeping your boss happy. Invariably, needing to attend a funeral will… [612 views in Sep]
What Rights Do the Self-Employed Have?: Employment legislation applies mainly to employees. The law protects the rights of these workers and prevents employers taking advantage of… [518 views in Sep]
Working Rights of Single Parents: A single parent has the full protection of UK employment legislation. In this respect, there is no distinction between a single parent who works and… [442 views in Sep]
Can My Employer Reduce My Working Hours: The first thing you need to do before you start panicking is to look carefully through your contract. Your contract of employment will hold… [342 views in Sep]

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Latest Comments

Jonsey
Re: What Are My Rights Regarding Hospital Appointments?
I told manger Friday the only app I could get was Monday cuz of got asthma and a really bad cough…

18 September 2019
Vapour007
Re: The Different Types Of Dismissal And Your Rights
I work on a forklift lost my temper for a moment with my picking screen and repeatedly hit it and broke…

9 September 2019
Sambo
Re: Sunday Working Rights
i got asked by my employer to work a Sunday, I politely apologised that I couldn’t because I have plans. He has then since sacked me cause…

8 September 2019
Bella
Re: What Are My Rights Regarding Hospital Appointments?
I have had a lot of appointments which my work has taken off me as holiday. I have no holiday…

8 September 2019
Jon
Re: What Are My Rights Regarding Hospital Appointments?
Do I have to tell my manager the outcome of a hospital appointment, (I actually need surgery), but…

5 September 2019
Moe
Re: What Are My Rights Regarding Hospital Appointments?
I was put on a PMP pain management program at the hospital it is over 6 weeks fist 2 wks 4days next…

5 September 2019
Annie
Re: What Rights Do the Self-Employed Have?
Hi I’m self employed courier for Hermes. I had a accident delivering parcels to customers. I have tore ligaments and…

5 September 2019
dolly
Re: Can a Trade Union Help You in the Workplace?
can you still be in a union even if your emplyer said it is not allowed

28 August 2019
Michelle
Re: What Are My Rights During A Probation Period?
My son was on a 13 week probationary period for a job at a new pub. He was sent home from his shift…

26 August 2019
Becky
Re: Can an Employer Pay Less than Minimum Wage?
Hi. I’ve taken a job at a franchised post office as counter assistant. The manager has said while I am training…

25 August 2019