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February's Most Popular Articles...

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… [338 views in Feb]
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… [276 views in Feb]
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… [172 views in Feb]
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… [160 views in Feb]
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… [152 views in Feb]
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… [148 views in Feb]

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malfie
Re: Time Off in Lieu When Working Additional Hours
on average i work a 60-80 hour week, but i am on salary, my lieu hours have mounted up to over 500 hours,…

19 February 2019
Edwina
Re: Can My Employer Reduce My Working Hours
Been working for a company for 8 years. Started at 20 hours moved up to 35 the last 3 years as my daughter started…

18 February 2019
JustMe
Re: Working Rights of Single Parents
I would like some advice. The father of my two children works full time and says he can't have the kids over night cos of his…

18 February 2019
Jord
Re: Understanding Employment Contracts
I’ve worked for a large company for 14 years they have said due to new routines they may need to cut hours according. I…

13 February 2019
jimbo
Re: Can Employer Cut Wages Without Warning?
my boss of 3yrs wont pay me statuary sick pay unles i sign a new contract the conditions are the same as old…

9 February 2019
Tennis
Re: What Are My Rights Regarding Hospital Appointments?
I was recently diagnosed with epilepsy and I was just wondering if my hospital appointments are…

9 February 2019
Freddy Forrest
Re: Enforcing your Employee Rights
Hi, I am a single dad and I have my daughter, who is 6, I have her every Wednesday and Thursday during the week. My work has…

3 February 2019
Wanda
Re: Can My Employer Reduce My Working Hours
I have been working now since September my probation period is over and I'm still waiting for my contract even…

31 January 2019
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Re: The Different Types Of Dismissal And Your Rights
after being cleared of gross misconduct. I was asked by a trustee to return to work the next morning. I…

30 January 2019
Mel
Re: Can Employer Cut Wages Without Warning?
I've been working for a Cafe for 4 years. In the past 2 years the owner proposed me to pay me some money through the…

29 January 2019