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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… [542 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… [524 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… [242 views in Nov]
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… [204 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… [204 views in Nov]
Dealing With Offensive Language at Work: Everyone has heard offensive language at work. Some have used it and a few people employ it regularly, seemingly without a second’s… [192 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...

Questionnaires: Questionnaire: Are You Redundancy Proofing Your Job?, Questionnaire:...

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

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

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Tiny
Re: Working Rights of Single Parents
Good morning, When l started my job in November 2016, l asked them for flexible hours which they honoured but sometimes l…

21 November 2018
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Re: Can My Employer Take my Holidays Away?
Hi I just contacted you we were given 2 extra days 2years ago we were given annual leave of 30 days 8 bank hols as we…

20 November 2018
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Re: Can My Employer Take my Holidays Away?
Hi my employer gave us 2 extra days holiday approx 2years ago to be taken during school hols as we work in a nursery…

20 November 2018
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Re: Can My Employer Take my Holidays Away?
No it’s not correct. If you work bank holidays your employer can not then take this from your holiday entitlement.…

17 November 2018
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Re: The Different Types Of Dismissal And Your Rights
Hi I work in a bakery. Every night its my job to check between 300-600 cakes that leave the warehouse to…

14 November 2018
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Re: The Different Types Of Dismissal And Your Rights
Hi, I’m a school secretary & I’m being investigated because I had an affair with a married man whose…

13 November 2018
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Re: What Are My Rights Regarding Hospital Appointments?
My employer said I could go to my hospital appointment. I work part time and was gone 80 minutes.…

12 November 2018
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Re: Working Rights of Single Parents
I am single mum to a little girl with special needs. I am het registered carer and work 10 hours a week in a school. My…

11 November 2018
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Re: Working Rights of Single Parents
What are the rules around single parents working from home? On a couple of occasions I have had childcare issues and asked if…

11 November 2018
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Re: What Are My Rights During A Probation Period?
GOOD DAY MY SON WAS TAKING TO COURT FOR BREACH AND HE NEVER DID SPEAK TO IS EX SO HE GOT 2 YRS PROBATION SO…

11 November 2018