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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.

October'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… [640 views in Oct]
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… [590 views in Oct]
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… [442 views in Oct]
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… [422 views in Oct]
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… [422 views in Oct]
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… [260 views in Oct]

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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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Hi I am a childminder and I have contacted hours of 30 per week, my employer has said she doesn’t need me on half…

17 October 2019
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15 October 2019
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Re: Can My Employer Take my Holidays Away?
i was of work for 4 weeks i handed a doctors for 4 weeks when i checked my month wages they paid me 2weeks sick plus…

13 October 2019
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Re: The Different Types Of Dismissal And Your Rights
i was ment to start new job on the weds but didnt like it so asked my boss and said i didnt want to…

12 October 2019
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Re: Time Off in Lieu When Working Additional Hours
My employer is stating that if I work 12hrs in lieu I will only get 7.25hrs. Is this right?

11 October 2019
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Re: Constructive Dismissal And Your Rights As A Worker
I have recently been on sick leave from work and am under a consultant I had to attend a meeting today…

10 October 2019