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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.
January's Most Popular Articles...
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Health Issues and Confidentiality: Confidentiality at work is a sensitive issue and this is particularly true in relation to health. In this context, confidentiality is about… [6 views in Jan]
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Can an Employer Change Our Holiday Arrangements?: The answer to this is basically yes, but you should have a say in the change. The most important thing to say at this point is… [4 views in Jan]
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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… [2 views in Jan]
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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… [2 views in Jan]
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What Are My Rights During A Probation Period?: I'm sorry to hear of your situation. In the current economic situation, losing your job is a really upsetting issue, even more so… [2 views in Jan]
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Sacked For Gross Misconduct: After One Minor Offence?: Thank you for your letter. I’m sorry to hear of your nephew’s current situation. I would first like to clarify if he has… [2 views in Jan]
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Latest Comments
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innit
Re: Can Employer Cut Wages Without Warning?
Can a contractor take a deduction from a subcontractors wage, with no warning, discussion, or reason given after?
15 January 2019 -
innit
Re: Can Employer Cut Wages Without Warning?
I have had over £900.00 deducted from my wage as a subcontractor. despite many messages left and emails sent, no-one…
15 January 2019 -
Mandy
Re: Can an Employer Change Our Holiday Arrangements?
If I have been awarded the incorrect holiday entitlement for the last 10 years, can ,my employer…
15 January 2019 -
Gemm
Re: Your Rights to Time Off For Funerals
I have been at my works 3 years My grandma has passed away and my boss has only allowed me half a day Would I be…
14 January 2019 -
jules
Re: Telling Your Employer You've Been Headhunted
I have recently bought a hairdressing lease from my old boss I have now found out she is going to do mobile…
14 January 2019 -
Lil
Re: Your Rights to Time Off For Funerals
I worked under my contracted hours as I was refused compassionate leave to look after my dependent can they sack me
11 January 2019 -
Mark
Re: Can an Employer Change Our Holiday Arrangements?
I booked my Lieu days (accrued in lieu of Bank Holiday working/off) just before its expiry date (i.e. 1…
6 January 2019 -
trigpoint
Re: Sunday Working Rights
My son works full time which includes Sundays but recently he has been asked to start early between 7am - 8am but there is no public…
6 January 2019 -
Jules
Re: Not Allowed to Apply for Other Jobs: Is this Legal?
Speaking for daughter in Law. When training for a supervisor role can this be stopped because you've…
5 January 2019 -
KHS
Re: Time Off in Lieu When Working Additional Hours
Hi I work in an IT department and we can work very long hours. In some cases 55/60 hours a week on a set…
5 January 2019
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