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July'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… [1492 views in Jul]
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… [1348 views in Jul]
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… [898 views in Jul]
Compassionate Leave For a Funeral?: Sorry to hear about the death of your father-in-law. These things can never come at a good time but it makes the situation easier to cope with if… [828 views in Jul]
Time Off in Lieu When Working Additional Hours: Taking time off if you have worked overtime or additional hours is a common practice and is often referred to as ‘TOIL’ – time off… [672 views in Jul]
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… [618 views in Jul]

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WorkingRights
Re: Your Rights to Time Off For Funerals
Jack - Your Question:A close friend of mine has died and my employer has said I cannot have the day off work to attend…

20 July 2017
WorkingRights
Re: Your Rights to Time Off For Funerals
Tueey619 - Your Question:Hi my Father's funeral was two days ago and I had yesterday off work as annual leave. I came…

20 July 2017
RYio
Re: What Rights Do the Self-Employed Have?
@Sally - if your employer is on a self-employed contract you can dismiss them without problem. They can only claim…

20 July 2017
Jack
Re: Your Rights to Time Off For Funerals
A close friend of mine has died and my employer has said i cannot have the day off work to attend the funeral which has…

19 July 2017
Tueey619
Re: Your Rights to Time Off For Funerals
Hi my Father's funeral was two days ago and i had yesterday off work as annual leave. I came back to work today and i…

19 July 2017
Sally
Re: What Rights Do the Self-Employed Have?
I own a barbershop and have one member of staff that is constantly off sick not turning in when there supposed to and…

18 July 2017
WorkingRights
Re: Sunday Working Rights
Norwich foxy - Your Question:My wife works in retail has done for many years and opted out of Sunday work. Company have now issued a new…

18 July 2017
Norwich foxy
Re: Sunday Working Rights
My wife works in retail has done for many years and opted out of Sunday work. Company have now issued a new contract which states 3 months…

18 July 2017
WorkingRights
Re: The Different Types Of Dismissal And Your Rights
P ingham - Your Question:I am awaiting appointments for medical tests via the NHS. My employer has…

17 July 2017
P ingham
Re: The Different Types Of Dismissal And Your Rights
I am awaiting appointments for medical tests via the NHS. My employer has placed me on an interim…

17 July 2017