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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.

November'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… [3608 views in Nov]
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… [3304 views in Nov]
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… [2434 views in Nov]
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… [1924 views in Nov]
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… [1608 views in Nov]
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… [1534 views in Nov]

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Employment Issues: How To Pitch Your Great Idea at Work, Working Rights of Single...

Losing Your Job: What Rights Do Workers Have When Their Jobs Are Outsourced?, What...

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Working Conditions: Understanding Employment Contracts, Employee Pay Issues, How...

Working Rights History: The History of Workers' Rights, The Emergence of...

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Amos
Re: What Are My Rights Regarding Hospital Appointments?
My child is due to have her pot as she broken it in two places as had the pot on for 6 weeks it's…

14 November 2019
Boo
Re: Working Rights of Single Parents
Hi there, I have been working for my care company for the past four years. I have recently became a single parent. My ex…

13 November 2019
Amy
Re: Working Rights of Single Parents
Hi I am a single mum of three kids one has disabilities. I currently work 35 hours a week but not coping and want to reduce…

12 November 2019
Jip
Re: Your Rights to Time Off For Funerals
My grandad has passed away the funeral is on a Thursday I work the Thursday night I've asked for the whole day off can…

7 November 2019
ryan
Re: The Different Types Of Dismissal And Your Rights
I was working as a team leader at a tesco. my wife left me for another man which led to me having a…

6 November 2019
Pong
Re: What is a Workers' Rights Bill?
got sacked yesterday, I was sespended for 7 weeks, No contact from work 3 weeks, I put in grivence against my manager, 2 days…

6 November 2019
Julian
Re: Can a Trade Union Help You in the Workplace?
I have been asked to attend a diciplinery meeting after a client complained about my workmanship. Can I join…

6 November 2019
Patiperra
Re: Can My Employer Reduce My Working Hours
Hello, the NGO where I work in the UK is experiencing financial difficulties and decided to cut down my hours from…

5 November 2019
John
Re: What Rights Do the Self-Employed Have?
Hi, I have been self employed and worked for the same company for 25 years, I don not get sick pay or holiday pay. I…

4 November 2019
Robbie joe
Re: Can My Employer Take my Holidays Away?
I have a accident at work .l have got a clam in can l still request my holidays for next yezr

3 November 2019